Francisco Alvarez Arrives Early to Spring Training, Shows Encouraging Form

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez arrived early to Port St. Lucie, engaging in catch and defensive drills with Christian Scott. The 24-year-old is looking to build on a strong second half of 2025, where he hit .276 with 18 extra-base hits and a .921 OPS after an injury-plagued campaign. His early presence and work ethic are seen as encouraging signs for the Mets' lineup heading into spring training.