Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza Provides Injury Update on Francisco Alvarez

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza provided an update on Friday regarding catcher Francisco Alvarez, who has been sidelined with a back issue. Mendoza noted that Alvarez is feeling better and could potentially return to the Grapefruit League lineup on Saturday, pending continued improvement. Mendoza also discussed various team topics ahead of the Mets' game against the Cardinals.