Morning Briefing: Francisco Álvarez to Start Behind the Plate Today

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Good morning, Mets fans, and happy Easter to all those who celebrate!

The Mets (5-4) and Marlins (3-6) wrap up their series this afternoon at 1:40 p.m. at Citi Field. Carlos Carrasco (0-1, 11.25 ERA) will get the ball for the Mets against Braxton Garrett (0-0, 6.00 ERA) for the visiting Miami Marlins.

Of notable Mets news, according to Steve Gelbs of SNY, Buck Showalter told the media on Saturday that Francisco Álvarez will be the starting catcher this afternoon against the Marlins.

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Jay Horwitz of Mets PR describes the last conversation he had with the late Hobie Landrith as members of the organization pay homage to the late Landrith who recently passed away.

Per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, according to Jayson Stark of The Athletic, former Met Darin Ruf is re-signing with the San Francisco Giants on a minor league deal.

Per Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press, the Detroit Tigers placed outfielder Austin Meadows on the 10-day injured list and recalled Akil Baddoo from Triple-A Toledo.

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Andrew McCutchen made his first return to PNC Park as a Pirate on Friday. Justice delos Santos of MLB.com caught up with McCutchen during the offseason about what it was like living in Pittsburgh during the offseason before he was brought back to the organization.

Prior to their game on Saturday night, the New York Yankees announced a number of roster moves:

Recalled right-handed pitcher Jhony Brito from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Placed infielder Josh Donaldson on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to 4/6).
Placed right-handed pitcher Jonathan Loáisiga on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to 4/6)
Signed outfielder Willie Calhoun to a major league contract and selected him to the active roster.
Transferred right-handed pitcher Tommy Kahnle to the 60-day injured list.

Per Kris Willis of SB Nation, Brian Snitker said after Saturday’s game that Travis d’Arnaud is expected to go on the seven-day concussion injured list.

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Dillip Sridhar recaps the Mets minor league affiliate games from Friday, which included a home run for Jett Williams and a solid performance from right-handed pitcher Dominic Hamel.

Mathias Altman-Kurosaki recaps Tylor Megill’s performance from Friday in which he earned his second win of the season.

Andrew Steele-Davis discusses Pete Alonso’s recent hot streak and the history he made against the Miami Marlins this weekend.

Shaun Huntley talks about the 2023 Bowman baseball card sets being loaded with Mets prospects.

Alexis Farinacci recaps the Mets’ 5-2 win over the Marlins from Saturday afternoon that included Kodai Senga and Pete Alonso shining in the win.