Overview

• Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez has resumed swinging, caught a bullpen session and is expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment as soon as Wednesday or Thursday.
• An MRI confirmed Alvarez will need right-thumb surgery after the season, and the club plans to play him if pain tolerance and throwing tests allow.
• New York placed reliever Reed Garrett on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation, with no ligament damage on MRI, and he will receive a cortisone shot and rest for a few days.
• The Mets promoted right-hander José Castillo from Triple-A Syracuse to replace Garrett on the active roster.
• The Yankees activated right-hander Fernando Cruz to restore a late-inning option, and the Astros returned Yordan Alvarez from the 60-day IL; Alvarez is batting fourth and starting in left after a productive Double-A rehab stint.