Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens are in the same lineup for the Mets again, alongside multiple injury updates affecting the team.
Key points
Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens are in the same Mets lineup again.
There are multiple injury updates affecting the team.
The lineup change may impact the team's performance.
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Mets Notes: Francisco Alvarez, Luis Torrens in same lineup once again; slew of injury updates
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Mets Notes: Francisco Alvarez, Luis Torrens in same lineup once again; slew of injury updates
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Mets Notes: Francisco Alvarez, Luis Torrens in same lineup once again; slew of injury updates
(Brett Davis - Imagn Images)
After an unscheduled day off on Tuesday because of inclement weather in Colorado, the Mets resume their three-game series against the Rockies on Wednesday night.
Before the game, manager Carlos Mendoza spoke about a number of topics regarding his team.
Catching combo, same lineup
For the second game in a row, catchers Francisco Alvarez and are in the same lineup with Alvarez hitting eighth as the DH while Torrens does the catching and in the nine spot.
Q&A
What are the latest injury updates for the Mets?
The article provides a slew of injury updates impacting the Mets, though specific details are not included in the excerpt.
Who are Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens in the Mets lineup?
Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens are players for the Mets, noted for being in the same lineup again.
How does the Mets lineup change with Alvarez and Torrens together?
The inclusion of Alvarez and Torrens in the same lineup may impact the team's offensive strategy and performance.
What is the significance of Alvarez and Torrens playing together?
Their joint presence in the lineup could indicate a strategic decision by the Mets to enhance their batting order.
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It worked out for New York the first time as the duo played a big hand in the Mets’ 4-2 win, combining to go 2-for-6 with two doubles (back-to-back in the sixth), two runs and an RBI.
Still, it’s pretty uncommon for a team to have both catchers in the same lineup, but Mendoza is doing what he can to maximize his offense in the face of a ton of injuries while losing nothing defensively.
The skipper broke down what went into the decision to have both Alvarez and Torrens in the lineup, saying it’s a combination of a lot of things, including Juan Soto.
“Soto being able to play in the outfield, having a day game tomorrow where there’s a good chance [Soto’s] gonna DH,” Mendoza explained. “Just looking at okay one of the days Avy’s going to catch, Luis’ is going to catch, the righty today, the lefty tomorrow. So there’s a lot that goes into it and I decided to go with the combination again today.”
With Soto back in the outfield after strictly DHing when he returned from the IL with a calf strain, it frees Mendoza up to be a little more creative with his lineups, especially with a shorthanded roster and a team that has struggled to score runs early in the season.
Speaking of Soto, Mendoza was asked about his comfort level with having the superstar play the outfield the same day it snowed in Denver.
“It’s pretty impressive the work they’ve done,” Mendoza said, referring to the grounds crew at Coors Field. “You look at some of the pictures and some of the things that we were looking at earlier today and the outfield, and the field in general, you gotta give those guys a lot of credit.
“But I’ll make sure I go out there and walk it again. But as of right now we feel pretty good [about Soto in the outfield].”
With MJ Melendez (playing right field on Wednesday) also on the roster, the Mets have a third player who has MLB catching experience which also helps them if anything were to happen to one of their main catchers.
So, will this lineup variation become the new norm for New York?
"It depends," Mendoza said. "... There’s a lot that goes into it but we’ll see."
Injury updates rapid fire
Jorge Polanco: Off from baseball activities today after running yesterday. Likely won't need a rehab assignment when he’s ready to play, but Mendoza reiterated that he's “day-to-day”.
“It’s been like that for a long time, but we’ll see how this continues to progress.