The New York Mets are inching closer to full strength behind the plate, and Francisco Alvarez may be returning sooner than expected. On Saturday, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza delivered a promising update. In a segment posted to X (formerly known as Twitter) by SNYtv, Mendoza appeared upbeat while addressing the media in front of the David Wright tribute backdrop at Citi Field. The news immediately caught fire on social media, with fans urging the club to promote Alvarez ahead of the trade deadline.