More than a few people would love to see Mets top prospect Francisco Alvarez and his powerful bat in the big leagues on Opening Day. But with Omar Narvaez and Tomas Nido ahead of him on the catcher depth chart, it’s unlikely to happen right away. New York wants him to be the total package and recall him to the Show the next time it happens.
Narvaez isn’t in camp right now because he’s playing for Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic. So, that means Alvarez will have more opportunities to get time behind the plate during MLB spring training games.