But the New York Mets have finally come to their senses. Francisco Alvarez is going back to the big leagues. Multiple reporters broke the news Sunday evening that the talented catcher is going back to the MLB level.

A month after being optioned to Syracuse, Francisco Alvarez is set to rejoin the New York Mets, according to a Sunday report in The Athletic, and the club expects to have the 23-year-old catcher back in time for a Monday game vs.

After nearly a month away from the Mets, Francisco Alvarez is back. The righthanded catcher, who was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on June 22, will be called up, according to a source. Alvarez, 23, has hit 11 homers in 19 games since being sent down, including seven in his last six games.