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Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez set to begin rehab assignment, and 2B Jeff McNeil close behind

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FILE - New York Mets' Francisco Alvarez takes a ball during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson,File)

(ASSOCIATED PRESS)

NEW YORK (AP) — Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez and second baseman Jeff McNeil are each set to take the next step in their recovery from injury.

Both players took batting practice Tuesday at Citi Field and are headed back to Florida to continue their progression. Alvarez will begin a rehabilitation assignment Wednesday with Class A St.