QUEENS, NY — New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is beginning a rehab assignment with Single-A St. Lucie on Wednesday, where he is expected to catch between five and six innings, per manager Carlos Mendoza.

The New York Mets receive crucial injury updates for Jeff McNeil and Francisco Alvarez as they get closer to getting healthy.

Francisco Alvarez and Jeff McNeil both took batting practice on the field on Tuesday for the first time since suffering their respective injuries.