The New York Mets are expected to activate Francisco Alvarez and Jeff McNeil from the injured list ahead of Friday’s game against the Nationals, pending successful rehab appearances. Alvarez, who has been out due to surgery on a fractured hamate bone, has seen Luis Torrens excel in his absence as the starting catcher, while McNeil’s return complicates roster decisions with players like Luisangel Acuña and Brett Baty having stepped up recently. Manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledges the challenge in choosing who to keep on the roster, as several players have been contributing significantly.
