The New York Mets shouldn't have to wait much longer to have their starting catcher back behind the plate, as Francisco Alvarez began his rehab assignment Wedne

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez and second baseman Jeff McNeil are each set to take the next step in their recovery from injury.

Making his first rehab start since getting surgery on his hand during spring training, Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez went 1-for-3 and caught five innings for Single-A St. Lucie on Wednesday night.