Mets' Francisco Alvarez catches full game with Double-A Binghamton

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez took a big step in his rehab on Wednesday night while playing for Double-A Binghamton. The backstop caught the entire eight innings and came away with seemingly no issue after a scary moment in Tuesday night’s game.

Of course, Alvarez was hit by a pitch while batting for Binghamton on Tuesday. It was to the same hand he fractured, which resulted in trainers coming out to talk to him. The youngster did run the bases immediately afterward and caught the previous inning before being pulled. Mets skipper Carlos Mendoza said before Wednesday’s Mets game against the Twins that Alvarez was ok, and the catcher proved it.

Alvarez went 1-for-4 with a two-run single and walked on Wednesday, but it was his defense that was a sight to behold. He threw out two potential base stealers and caught for three different pitchers, including prospect Jonah Tong.

It’s unclear how much longer Alvarez will need to rehab but Wednesday’s performance will go a long way. The Mets will likely want to see Alvarez catch entire games on back-to-back days while also getting at-bats up in Triple-A Syracuse, which could be the backstop’s next destination.

With the Mets returning home for a four-game series against the Cardinals, the organization will be able to meet with Alvarez and plan out his next steps.

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