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Sitting for day game Alvarez will sit Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader with Atlanta.

Impact Alvarez will get a rest in Monday's matinee after he went 1-for-2 in the first contest of the series. Tomas Nido will start behind the plate and bat ninth versus Atlanta.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting at catcher Friday Alvarez (head) is starting at catcher and batting ninth Friday versus Atlanta, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Alvarez was lifted from Thursday's series finale against the Nationals after getting hit in the head by a couple of swings, but he checked out fine after the game and will make a second straight start behind the plate for the Mets. Thomas Nido is on the bench.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits as precaution Alvarez exited Thursday's game against the Nationals after being hit in the head by two swings, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact Alvarez exited the game in the ninth inning, though manager Buck Showalter said he checked out okay after the game. Alvarez's availability for Friday's game against Atlanta is currently unclear. Prior to departing, he went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting at catcher Thursday Alvarez is starting at catcher and batting ninth Thursday against the Nationals.

Impact Alvarez is just 5-for-31 (.161) with one home run in 31 plate appearances since his April 7 promotion from Triple-A Syracuse, but he is at least drawing more starts now over Tomas Nido. The 21-year-old has been in the Mets' lineup three of the last four games, including Thursday night's series finale versus Washington.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets another start at catcher Alvarez is starting at catcher and batting ninth Tuesday against the Nationals.

Impact Alvarez connected for his first major-league homer of the season in Sunday's series finale against the Giants and will be rewarded with a second straight start behind the dish as the Mets open a three-game set versus Washington. Tomas Nido is sitting.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs first homer of season Alvarez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Giants.

Impact His sixth-inning shot off Tyler Rogers tied the game at 4-4, but the Mets eventually came up short. The homer was Alvarez's first in eight games since his promotion, and the 21-year-old has begun to alternate starts behind the dish with Tomas Nido. Alvarez is batting just .148 (4-for-27) in the majors this year with a 0:9 BB:K, but with more consistent playing time, he could heat up -- three of his four hits have come in his last three starts.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of starting lineup Thursday Alvarez is not in the lineup Thursday night against the Giants.

Impact Tomas Nido will catch and bat ninth with left-hander Sean Manaea on the mound for San Francisco. Alvarez has started just five of a possible 13 games since his promotion from Triple-A Syracuse on April 7.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting at catcher Saturday Alvarez is starting at catcher and batting ninth Saturday against the Athletics.

Impact It's just his third start in seven possible games since his callup from Triple-A Syracuse last Friday, and all three of those starts have been behind the plate. Alvarez has yet to work into the DH mix for the Mets.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup again Friday Alvarez is not in the starting lineup Friday at Oakland.

Impact Alvarez has started just two of a possible six games since his promotion from Triple-A Syracuse last week. Tomas Nido is catching and batting ninth for the Mets on Friday night against the Athletics. Daniel Vogelbach is serving as the designated hitter and hitting sixth.

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Starting at catcher Tuesday Alvarez is starting at catcher and batting ninth Tuesday against the Padres.

Impact Mark Canha is at designated hitter and Tomas Nido is on the bench. Alvarez drew his first major-league start of the season Sunday versus the Marlins and went 1-for-4 with an RBI single. The 21-year-old top prospect had slugged two home runs in four games at Triple-A Syracuse prior to his promotion last Friday.

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Collects RBI in first start Alvarez went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's loss to the Marlins.

Impact Getting the start behind the plate and batting eighth, Alvarez got the Mets on the board in the second inning with a single that brought home Mark Canha, although he also struck out twice. Manager Buck Showalter has made it clear he prefers Tomas Nido's defense and game-calling at catcher to Alvarez's, but with the team's offense struggling early, the 21-year-old top prospect could find his way into the lineup frequently at either catcher or DH if he can make an impact with his bat.

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Season debut coming Sunday Manager Buck Showalter said Alvarez, who isn't in the lineup Saturday versus the Marlins, will start Sunday's series finale, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.

Impact Alvarez was promoted from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday but has been limited to bench duties in his first two games with the big club. The 21-year-old is poised to see significant playing time between catcher and designated hitter with Omar Narvaez (calf) set to be sidelined for the next two-plus months. Tomas Nido is working behind the plate again Saturday.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Alvarez is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins.

Impact The 21-year-old was officially called up by the Mets on Friday but hasn't received a start in the first two games with the big club. Alvarez could work behind the plate Sunday with Tomas Nido working back-to-back days, and it should only be a matter of time before the top prospect is seeing regular action between catcher and designated hitter.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 7, 2023 • NJ.COM

Not in Friday's lineup Alvarez is not in the Mets' lineup for Friday's home opener versus the Marlins.

Impact Alvarez was officially recalled prior to Friday's contest but will be on the bench in favor of Tomas Nido. The 21-year-old will play plenty, likely receiving some starts at designated hitter in addition to catcher, but Nido is also going to continue getting his starts.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promotion made official Alvarez was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse by the Mets on Friday.

Impact With Omar Narvaez (calf) expected to be sidelined until June, Alvarez will get a long look with the big club, likely sharing catching duties with Tomas Nido while also drawing some starts in the designated hitter spot. The 21-year-old's upside alone warrants a pick-up in fantasy leagues where he is available, although keep in mind he might only be eligible at DH initially. Alvarez posted an .885 OPS with 27 home runs in 112 games last season in the minors and added another homer during his brief time in the majors. He had already popped two homers through four games this year with Syracuse prior to his promotion.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Lined up for big role in NY Alvarez is in position to receive steady playing time with the Mets as Omar Narvaez recovers from a severe left calf strain.

Impact Narvaez was diagnosed Thursday with a medium-to-high grade strain of his left calf after making an early exit from Wednesday's game against the Brewers. He will be placed on the injured list before Friday's home opener versus the Marlins, and Alvarez is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. The 21-year-old top prospect figures to share time at catcher with Tomas Nido and can get another helping of starts out of the DH spot. He posted an .885 OPS with 27 home runs in 112 games last season between the Double-A and Triple-A levels, and would appear capable of offering immediate fantasy production as he makes his way to Queens.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joining taxi squad Alvarez is headed to New York to join the Mets in the event he is needed on the active roster, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.

Impact Omar Narvaez exited Wednesday's game in Milwaukee with a calf injury and will be evaluated by team doctors when they arrive in New York. If he needs to go on the injured list, Alvarez will be the one to replace him. The young catcher is 3-for-12 with a home run and a double in the early going at Triple-A Syracuse. If he's added to the Mets' roster, Alvarez would likely share time with Tomas Nido behind the plate and perhaps see some starts at designated hitter while Narvaez is out. He's worth scooping up in fantasy leagues, but keep in mind he might only be DH-eligible initially.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for Triple-A The Mets optioned Alvarez to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.

Impact Though Alvarez remains the Mets' long-term plan at catcher, he had been splitting time behind the plate and at designated hitter this spring while easing his way back from the ankle surgery he underwent last October. Alvarez is expected to see the bulk of his starts at catcher early in the season at Triple-A, and if he's able to acquit himself well defensively while continuing to draw walks and hit for power, he may not have to wait long for a call-up to the big leagues. The Mets brought in Omar Narvaez in free agency on a two-year deal over the winter, but he took a major step back with the bat in 2022 and is viewed as a placeholder until Alvarez is deemed ready for the full-time catching job.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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