Mets Shake Things Up to Boost Francisco Alvarez's Defense

The New York Mets decided to shake things up and help catcher Francisco Alvarez become a defensive superstar! With playoff dreams fading by June, they turned their focus to young talent. Coaches teamed up with Alvarez, and his stats skyrocketed. The Mets' catchers climbed from sixth to fourth in Fielding Run Value, and their caught-stealing rate hit 28%, ranking third in the MLB. This clever move set the stage for a bright future!