New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is beginning a rehab assignment with Single-A St. Lucie on Wednesday, where he is expected to catch between five and six innings, per manager Carlos Mendoza. Alvarez underwent surgery in early March to repair a fractured hamate bone in his left hand and was given a

Torrens hasn't started a game since Friday due to a right forearm bruise. There are no plans at this point to place him on the 10-day injured list, so Torrens will aim to return to action Friday versus the Athletics following the Mets ' team off day Thursday. Hayden Senger will catch and bat ninth Wednesday.

Before Sunday's series finale, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza shared updates on reliever Dedniel Núñez and catcher Luis Torrens.