Alvarez to return for Mets
Jul 21 2025
NATIONAL LEAGUE
New York Mets
NEWS: The Mets will reportedly recall catcher Francisco Alvarez from Triple-A Syracuse in time for Monday’s game versus the Angels.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: Before being sent to Triple-A, the 23-year old Alvarez had a .192 xBA (.236 BA) with three homers in 123 at bats. At Syracuse, Alvarez seemingly has regained the power stroke that generated 27 homers in 397 at bats as a rookie in 2023. In 19 games, he hit 11 homers, batted .299 and had an OPS of 1.233. For now, we’ve given both Alvarez and Luis Torrens 50% of the playing time for the Mets at catcher.
–Hertz
Philadelphia Phillies
NEWS: The Phillies have signed veteran reliever David Robertson.
IMPACT: Medium
BHQ SPIN: In 2024, the 40-year old...
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