Francisco Alvarez faced a challenging period after his demotion to Triple-A, struggling offensively and defensively despite a strong rookie season with 25 home runs in 2023. His teammates, Baty and Vientos, encouraged him during this tough time, reminding him of his capabilities. Their camaraderie, built through six years of shared experiences in the Mets organization, has shaped a supportive bond among them. This resilient mindset and teamwork play a crucial role in Alvarez's ongoing development as he aims to return to the MLB.
When they sent me down, Mark and Brett both sent me messages because they saw how down I was, Alvarez said. But what they told me was Hey, we know that you belong here. Just continue to work and we'll see you soon.
Alvarez was understandably down when the Mets demoted him to Triple-A last month. The young catcher had not been able to put anything together offensively, despite revamping his approach at the plate.
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