There’s controversy over how the Mets will deal with their catching logjam, and particularly whether or not Francisco Alvarez could also be despatched down since he’s the one certainly one of 4 catchers with choices. However there’s actually no purpose it’s controversial. Not less than not but.
Alvarez leads all catchers in most offensive classes in Could (1.046 OPS within the month). They actually aren’t sending him down when Tomas Nido returns, and Omar Narvaez might but be two weeks away. Except Alvarez immediately falls right into a deep hunch, it’s clear what has to occur.
“Give Alvarez the job, and don’t look again,” one NL scout stated. “Alvarez must be the starter and Narvaez must be backup to mentor Alvarez.”
One rival exec put it this manner: “He’s a star.”
One query: Did Alvarez’s fast rise take the Mets without warning? Regardless of his rating as baseball’s No. 1 or 2 prospect (him and Gunnar Henderson), the Mets signed Narvaez to a two-year deal and gave backup Nido two years, too. Nido obtained pocket change, however his multiyear deal actually stunned.
Ronny Mauricio continues to tear it up at Triple-A Syracuse (however has 10 errors as he adjusts from shortstop to second base). If he ascends, the Mets – the oldest workforce to begin 2023 – might play 4 rookies. Mark Vientos ought to get a shot because the on a regular basis DH.
Alvarez and Mauricio each employed Unhealthy Bunny as their agent. The Bunny is roiling the agent world.