The Mets made three roster moves on Thursday's off day, including activating Jeff McNeil off the 10-day Injured List.
In a pair of corresponding moves, New York optioned infielder Brett Baty and catcher Hayden Senger to Triple-A Syracuse after both improved their industry standing during their time in the majors to start the year.
This would indicate that catcher Francisco Alvarez will be activated off the IL for Friday as the Mets open a four-game series in Washington against the Nationals for his 2025 season debut.
McNeil, who missed the Mets' first 25 games of the season due to an oblique injury, appeared in eight rehab games across three levels of the minors and had 11 hits in 28 at-bats (.393) with two home runs and three RBI. The veteran will likely slide back into the lineup at second base, but he did get opportunities in center field during his rehab. The Mets could play him there with Jose Siri on the shelf with a fracture in his leg.
Baty appeared in 19 games with the big league club, with 11 hits in 54 at-bats (.204), collecting five extra-base hits with four RBI and a .597 OPS (69 OPS+). The Mets will keep Luisangel Acuña after the speedster has slashed .283/.356/.377 with a .733 OPS (111 OPS+) in 22 games.
Senger appeared in 13 games during Alvarez's absence after the catcher sustained a thumb injury in spring training. The MLB debutant collected five hits in 28 at-bats, but his defense and handling of the pitching staff were seen as a big bonus for the club.
