Overview

• New York reinstated the 23-year-old catcher to the active roster before Monday’s series opener at Citi Field, ending his 29-day assignment to Triple-A Syracuse.
• In 21 games with Syracuse, Alvarez slashed .270 with 11 home runs and 24 RBIs while earning rave reviews for his improved pitch framing and overall defensive work.
• President David Stearns sent Alvarez down to let him refine swing mechanics and catcher fundamentals away from big-league pressure and to test his mental resilience.
• To make room for Alvarez, the Mets optioned catcher Hayden Senger, claimed right-hander Rico Garcia off waivers, outrighted left-hander Richard Lovelady and transferred Dedniel Nunez to the 60-day injured list.
• Alvarez marked his return by delivering a go-ahead double in the eighth inning of Monday’s 7-5 win over the Angels, drawing a standing ovation from the Citi Field crowd.