1 year agoNew York Mets catcher
Omar Narvaez exercised his $7 million player option for the 2024 season on Thursday, so he will return to Queens next year. This move doesn't come as a surprise with Narvaez slated to earn $7 million next season as the primary backup to up-and-coming young backstop
Francisco Alvarez. The 31-year-old Narvaez is a glove-first catcher who hit a weak .211/.283/.297 in 49 games for the Mets in 2023 with two home runs, five doubles, seven RBI and 12 runs scored in 146 plate appearances in his first year with the Mets. Narvaez can be avoided in fantasy drafts next spring in the vast majority of leagues. Alvarez is the fantasy backstop you want.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Mets Twitter
2 years agoNew York Mets backstop
Omar Narvaez (calf) is ready to start his rehab assignment and will join High-A Brooklyn on Thursday, according to MLB.com. The one-time All-Star has been out of action since April 5 after suffering a calf strain. Before the injury, Narvaez was hitting .286 with no home runs over just five games. The 31-year-old should return to the Mets in early June if all goes well. When he is back, expect him to take
Gary Sanchez's spot on the roster and back up fellow catcher
Francisco Alvarez. Without everyday playing time, Narvaev is irrelevant in just about every league.
--Spencer SeguinSource: MLB.com
2 years agoNew York Mets catcher
Omar Narvaez (calf) is nearing a rehab assignment, which should come late next week, according to MLB.com. The 31-year-old went on the injured list after suffering a calf strain on April 5. He isn't eligible to return until June 5, but that might not be out of reach as things are heading in the right direction. Narvaez was hitting .286 with one run and two RBI before the ailment, but he struggled mightily in 2022, slashing .206/.292/.305 with four homers across 84 games. The Mets recently recalled backstop
Gary Sanchez, so fantasy managers can expect to see
Francisco Alvarez and Sanchez sharing time behind the plate for now.
--Spencer SeguinSource: MLB.com
2 years agoUpdating a previous report, New York Mets catcher
Omar Narvaez (calf) underwent tests on Thursday morning that showed a medium- to high-grade strain of his left calf. He will be put on the injured list, and a typical return to play for this type of injury is around eight to nine weeks. It's a tough break for Narvaez, who was playing well both offensively and defensively in the early going. The Mets are calling up top prospect
Francisco Alvarez to replace Narvaez, and he should be in the starting lineup on Friday against the Miami Marlins. Alvarez, a 21-year-old catcher, needs to be added in any leagues where he's available. He's expected to split playing time behind the dish with
Tomas Nido while Narvaez is out, but he should serve as the primary catcher with much more offensive upside than Nido.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Mets Twitter
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