Alvarez Returns, Walker Breaks Out

Francisco Alvarez is poised for a swift Mets return, rehabbing without setbacks and likely back before the Cardinals series—bringing much-needed DH flexibility. The Mets’ rotation gets a reprieve too, with starters Freddy Peralta, Christian Scott, and Nolan McLean on rest after recent days off, though they’ll need to sort out weekend rotation against the Braves. Bo Bichette’s hot streak against the Padres signals a rebound from a slow start, while the Cardinals’ playoff surge may be unsustainable given their run differential and shaky pitching outlook. Meanwhile, Jordan Walker’s breakout season is turning heads—he’s hitting with elite bat speed and advanced metrics, making MVP chatter unavoidable despite his strikeouts. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ebf3076666b57b56