Francisco Alvarez Struggles in Triple-A Rehab Appearance

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez, currently rehabbing from torn meniscus surgery in his right knee, faced a difficult outing during his second rehab game with Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday. Alvarez went 0-for-4 at the plate, recording three strikeouts in the contest. The young catcher is working his way back to the major league roster following his knee procedure, and the organization continues to monitor his progress through these minor league appearances.