The New York Mets are bolstering their roster with the return of catcher Francisco Alvarez and utility man Jeff McNeil, who were both sidelined by injuries. McNeil was reinstated after recovering from an oblique strain, while Alvarez returned from a fractured wrist, allowing the Mets to option Brett Baty and Hayden Senger to Triple-A Syracuse, respectively. Despite their struggles at the plate, the Mets hold the MLB’s best record at 18-7, largely due to strong pitching, as they aim to extend their seven-game win streak against the Nationals.
