Mets Trade Talks Heat Up for Alvarez | MLB News

Mets catcher Francisco Álvarez is heating up as a trade candidate ahead of the deadline, with teams eyeing him for his power potential and catching skills—despite injury setbacks and mixed fan reactions. At just 24, he’s under team control for years, making his departure a big gamble. While some see him as a bust, his stats remain solid, and playoff contenders like the Yankees could use his bat behind the plate. The Mets should hold tight unless they get a blockbuster return—because finding a top-tier catcher is tough, and Álvarez still has untapped upside. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/f45dd23f2852e738