Francisco Alvarez Makes Spring Debut as DH, Set to Catch

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez made his first spring training appearance as a designated hitter, going 0-for-2. He is scheduled to catch in a simulated game on Thursday and will make his spring debut behind the plate for the Mets on Saturday. Alvarez, whose workload has been managed early in camp, had a strong finish to the 2025 season after returning from an injury, posting a .921 OPS in 139 plate appearances after July 21.