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Alderson lowering expectations on Mets’ catching upgrade

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The Mets are looking for catching help, but aren’t thrilled with the response.

With Jose Lobaton and Tomas Nido struggling offensively and Kevin Plawecki at least two weeks away from rejoining the team as he rehabs a broken left hand, general manager Sandy Alderson acknowledged Tuesday he has looked at potential “incremental” and “significant” upgrades at catcher.

On the high end, the sexiest name is J.T. Realmuto, but the Mets, according to sources, have been led to believe the Marlins won’t deal the All-Star catcher.