Mets’ Francisco Alvarez Begins Rehab Assignment with Triple-A Syracuse

Francisco Alvarez is on the verge of returning to the field as he prepares to kick off his rehab assignment this Tuesday with Triple-A Syracuse. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed the news following New York’s commanding 10-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. “As of right now, the plan is for him to play Tuesday in Syracuse,” Mendoza stated, noting that the team’s affiliate will be facing the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at 6:35 p.m.

Alvarez has been sidelined since May 13 due to a right meniscus tear, with his last appearance coming on May 12 during a 10-2 win against the Detroit Tigers. Since undergoing surgery on May 14, he has shown remarkable progress, participating in various drills including catching bullpens, blocking, running, and throwing.

“Just two weeks removed from surgery, it’s pretty amazing to see,” Mendoza remarked before Friday’s game, highlighting Alvarez’s swift recovery. His determination has been evident, as Mendoza previously noted, “Alvarez, I mean, this guy is unbelievable. He’s already hitting, he’s already doing catching. We were talking about eight weeks. I’m not sure about that now. This guy is built different. … There’s a lot of positive from him, too.”

So far this season, Alvarez has played 37 games, posting a slash line of .241/.317/.393, with four home runs and ten RBIs. As he embarks on this next step towards recovery, both the Mets and their fans are hopeful for his return to the major league lineup.

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