New York Mets fans react to the team planning to call up prospect catcher Francisco Alvarez in wake of injury to Omar Narvaez: "It's about time"

Francisco Alvarez is getting his chance to shine with the New York Mets. The team is expected to call up the prospect catcher ahead of its Friday home opener. Alvarez is considered the organization's top prospect.He's getting called up in the wake of Omar Narvaez's injury. Narvaez strained his left calf and could miss up to eight weeks. He's officially been placed on the IL.Tim Healey@timbhealeyThe Mets plan to call up Francisco Alvarez prior to their home opener tomorrow, a source said.Unclear how playing time with Alvarez and Tomas Nido will sort out, but team officials were consistent during camp: If Alvarez is in the majors, they want him to catch regularly. twitter.com/timbhealey/sta…Tim Healey@timbhealeyOmar Narvaez will go on the injured list with a left calf strain. The usual timeline to return is 8-9 weeks, the Mets say.26535Omar Narvaez will go on the injured list with a left calf strain. The usual timeline to return is 8-9 weeks, the Mets say.The Mets plan to call up Francisco Alvarez prior to their home opener tomorrow, a source said.Unclear how playing time with Alvarez and Tomas Nido will sort out, but team officials were consistent during camp: If Alvarez is in the majors, they want him to catch regularly. twitter.com/timbhealey/sta…Alvarez already has some MLB games under his belt. He was called up late last season as the Mets wanted to add an extra bat to their lineup before their postseason run.In five games, he posted a .167 batting average in 12 at-bats. While he struggled, he did hit a double and a home run during his short time in the majors.&quot;It's about time. Every other team has called up their top prospects. Should have Baty there Friday too,&quot; one fan tweeted.Donnie@DonnieB35@timbhealey It’s about time. Every other team has called up their top prospects. Should have Baty there Friday too1@timbhealey It’s about time. Every other team has called up their top prospects. Should have Baty there Friday too&quot;Now get Baty and Vientos up here too,&quot; another fan tweeted.LFGM@michael27652330@timbhealey Now get baty and vientos up here@timbhealey Now get baty and vientos up hereLed@DabollsBurner@timbhealey YESSSSSS@timbhealey YESSSSSSGood Fundies Brian@GoodFundiesIf Alvarez is in the majors, they want him to catch regularly.If Alvarez is in the majors, they want him to catch regularly.If Alvarez is in the majors, they want him to catch regularly.Francisco Alvarez SZN twitter.com/timbhealey/sta…Tim Healey@timbhealeyThe Mets plan to call up Francisco Alvarez prior to their home opener tomorrow, a source said.Unclear how playing time with Alvarez and Tomas Nido will sort out, but team officials were consistent during camp: If Alvarez is in the majors, they want him to catch regularly. twitter.com/timbhealey/sta…221The Mets plan to call up Francisco Alvarez prior to their home opener tomorrow, a source said.Unclear how playing time with Alvarez and Tomas Nido will sort out, but team officials were consistent during camp: If Alvarez is in the majors, they want him to catch regularly. twitter.com/timbhealey/sta…If Alvarez is in the majors, they want him to catch regularly.If Alvarez is in the majors, they want him to catch regularly.If Alvarez is in the majors, they want him to catch regularly.Francisco Alvarez SZN twitter.com/timbhealey/sta…New York Mets fans are ecstatic to see Francisco Alvarez get a legitimate shot. He didn't get a fair shot last year after just five games.Kevin@Kpower90Have him catch vs righties and DH vs southpaws twitter.com/timbhealey/sta…Tim Healey@timbhealeyThe Mets plan to call up Francisco Alvarez prior to their home opener tomorrow, a source said.Unclear how playing time with Alvarez and Tomas Nido will sort out, but team officials were consistent during camp: If Alvarez is in the majors, they want him to catch regularly. twitter.com/timbhealey/sta…235The Mets plan to call up Francisco Alvarez prior to their home opener tomorrow, a source said.Unclear how playing time with Alvarez and Tomas Nido will sort out, but team officials were consistent during camp: If Alvarez is in the majors, they want him to catch regularly. twitter.com/timbhealey/sta…Have him catch vs righties and DH vs southpaws twitter.com/timbhealey/sta…Pivot Foot (101-61)@PapiPalmtreeI’m so happy I’m going tomorrow and Saturday firing up the Alvarez lay twitter.com/timbhealey/sta…Tim Healey@timbhealeyThe Mets plan to call up Francisco Alvarez prior to their home opener tomorrow, a source said.Unclear how playing time with Alvarez and Tomas Nido will sort out, but team officials were consistent during camp: If Alvarez is in the majors, they want him to catch regularly. twitter.com/timbhealey/sta…26635The Mets plan to call up Francisco Alvarez prior to their home opener tomorrow, a source said.Unclear how playing time with Alvarez and Tomas Nido will sort out, but team officials were consistent during camp: If Alvarez is in the majors, they want him to catch regularly. twitter.com/timbhealey/sta…I’m so happy I’m going tomorrow and Saturday firing up the Alvarez lay twitter.com/timbhealey/sta…Gildz@The_GildzAlvarez could get that C eligibility before end of month. Top-10 C ros isn’t crazy. Expect him to DH plenty as well. twitter.com/timbhealey/sta…Tim Healey@timbhealeyThe Mets plan to call up Francisco Alvarez prior to their home opener tomorrow, a source said.Unclear how playing time with Alvarez and Tomas Nido will sort out, but team officials were consistent during camp: If Alvarez is in the majors, they want him to catch regularly. twitter.com/timbhealey/sta…435The Mets plan to call up Francisco Alvarez prior to their home opener tomorrow, a source said.Unclear how playing time with Alvarez and Tomas Nido will sort out, but team officials were consistent during camp: If Alvarez is in the majors, they want him to catch regularly. twitter.com/timbhealey/sta…Alvarez could get that C eligibility before end of month. Top-10 C ros isn’t crazy. Expect him to DH plenty as well. twitter.com/timbhealey/sta…Zane.@ZaneBlack42Let’s keep that’s energy twitter.com/timbhealey/sta…Tim Healey@timbhealeyThe Mets plan to call up Francisco Alvarez prior to their home opener tomorrow, a source said.Unclear how playing time with Alvarez and Tomas Nido will sort out, but team officials were consistent during camp: If Alvarez is in the majors, they want him to catch regularly. twitter.com/timbhealey/sta…135The Mets plan to call up Francisco Alvarez prior to their home opener tomorrow, a source said.Unclear how playing time with Alvarez and Tomas Nido will sort out, but team officials were consistent during camp: If Alvarez is in the majors, they want him to catch regularly. twitter.com/timbhealey/sta…Let’s keep that’s energy 😤 twitter.com/timbhealey/sta…&lrm;&rlm; ً@Mets2HellIf Alvarez is coming up for an extended period of time he absolutely has to be the everyday guy. No point in calling him up if he isn’t twitter.com/timbhealey/sta…Tim Healey@timbhealeyThe Mets plan to call up Francisco Alvarez prior to their home opener tomorrow, a source said.Unclear how playing time with Alvarez and Tomas Nido will sort out, but team officials were consistent during camp: If Alvarez is in the majors, they want him to catch regularly. twitter.com/timbhealey/sta…135The Mets plan to call up Francisco Alvarez prior to their home opener tomorrow, a source said.Unclear how playing time with Alvarez and Tomas Nido will sort out, but team officials were consistent during camp: If Alvarez is in the majors, they want him to catch regularly. twitter.com/timbhealey/sta…If Alvarez is coming up for an extended period of time he absolutely has to be the everyday guy. No point in calling him up if he isn’t twitter.com/timbhealey/sta…Alvarez has huge power at the plate that many scouts believe will transition easily to the majors. Don't be surprised if he sees great success at the plate early on.Francisco Alvarez could be the sparkplug this team needsWashington Nationals vs. New York MetsFrancisco Alvarez was signed as an international free agent in 2018 out of Venezuela. He began his career as a 17-year-old with the GCL Mets, becoming the youngest player in the league.He only lasted seven games in the league before he was called up to the Kingsport Mets. In 35 games for the Kingsport Mets, he slashed .282/.377/.443.From 2021-2022 he spent his time moving up the ranks in the minor leagues. He'd hit a snag in July of last season as doctors discovered loose bodies in his right ankle. The injury limited his production at the plate, but a cortisone shot kept him from missing time.That's the kind of guy you want to play for your team. Even though he was dealing with an ankle injury, he did everything that he could to stay on the field and help his team.Look for Francisco Alvarez to step up and take hold of the starting catcher role. He's healthy and ready to show the world his talents.

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