The Mets could be getting two of their regulars back in the lineup before long. Before today’s game, Carlos Mendoza revealed that Francisco Alvarez is slated to begin a rehab assignment tomorrow in Port St. Lucie, with Jeff McNeil traveling to Florida and starting one later this week. Neither player has appeared in a regular season game so far this season. The goal for McNeil (and, presumably, Alvarez as well) is a return before the end of April.
Both Alvarez and McNeil were spotted on the field today taking batting practice for the first time since their injuries.