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The Mets catcher is back after a month out, with New York still in striking distance of a wild-card spot.
Francisco Alvarez has returned to the Mets lineup after missing roughly a month with a torn meniscus. The 24-year-old catcher had appeared in 30 games before the injury, batting .227 with 4 home runs and 8 RBI in 88 at-bats this season.
New York sits five games out of a wild-card position as of June 9, though seven teams remain ahead of them in the standings. Alvarez’s return adds depth to the catching position as the Mets navigate the midseason stretch toward the All-Star break and trade deadline.
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