Alvarez and Díaz to give Mets a boost

NATIONAL LEAGUE


New York Mets
NEWS: New York activated Francisco Alvarez (strained left thumb) and designated Tomás Nido for assignment. Separately the Mets announced Edwin Díaz (right shoulder impingement) will be activated in time for Thursday’s game.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: Alvarez is returning a little bit ahead of predictions. For now, we’re projecting him to play 65% of the time with newly acquired Luis Torrens receiving the remaining 35% of the playing time behind the plate. Assuming no setbacks, we would anticipate that Alvarez’ share of the playing time behind the plate will bump up slightly as the season progresses. Prior to his thumb injury, Alvarez was off to a slow start - .229 xBA and 28 xPX - but he’s coming off a...

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