Photo by James Farrance One of the reasons New York Mets top prospect Francisco Álvarez remains in the minors is his need to continue his development as a backstop. If the Mets’ aces are to be believed, he’s made tremendous strides as a receiver. On June 30, Max Scherzer made his second rehab start with Double-A Binghamton. The primary focus was on Scherzer’s rehab and just how quickly he could return to the Mets, but there was also a very important question about how the ace felt throwing to Álvarez. After all, Álvarez set the goal for himself to make the majors this season. With every homer he’s hit, there’s been a groundswell of fan support to have him called up to the majors. However, as Buck Showalter cautioned during spring training, Álvarez needed to improve behind the plate before that could be considered. According to Scherzer, it appears Álvarez made strides. Max Scherzer discusses throwing to Francisco Álvarez:”He made some adjustments along with way. He worked with me pretty well, so I’m excited to see what he can do.” pic.twitter.com/Nq6ywwpwru— SNY (@SNYtv) June 30, 2022 Scherzer noted how Álvarez was familiar with the hitters and had a plan of…
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Francisco Álvarez Impressed Mets' Aces | Metsmerized Online
