Francisco Alvarez continued his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse, showing improvement at the plate after two hitless games. He finished 1-for-3 with a walk and scored on a Matt Rudick homer following a hit in the eighth inning. On the mound, Zach Thornton pitched five scoreless innings, while Dylan Ross secured his first save despite issuing multiple walks. The Mets anticipate Alvarez’s return during the upcoming homestand if progress continues.
