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Mets option top prospect Francisco Alvarez to Triple-A Syracuse
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Mets Rising Star Doing Something No Other Catcher Is Doing As Rookie - Sports Illustrated New York Mets News, Analysis and More
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1 change NY Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez can make to become a legitimate MLB star
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The Mets Call up Prospect Francisco Álvarez - The New York Times
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Francisco Alvarez impressed Mets during his slump
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Francisco Álvarez drives in career-high five runs as Syracuse rallies back and beats Buffalo, 9-8, in Sunday matinee
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Álvarez has 6 RBIs and Megill unveils American Spork as Mets sweep Phillies 4-3 and 11-4
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What does Mets' Francisco Álvarez have left to prove before reaching MLB? - The Athletic
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Down to last strike, Alvarez's homer and Canha's triple rally Mets to 4th straight win – Trentonian
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Francisco Álvarez optioned to Triple-A Syracuse
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez 'locked in', ready to make 2023 impact
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Francisco Álvarez Promoted To Triple-A Syracuse
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Mets pull out victory after late White Sox rally
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Mets Promote Top Prospect Francisco Alvarez Ahead of Pivotal Series
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Verlander goes 8 innings and Baty homers to lead the Mets to a 5-1 victory over the White Sox - ABC News