Álvarez as catcher of the present and Torren as backup; the duo is considered the core of Mets catching, with Álvarez facing a pivotal season after his 2024 return.

A/B- season for Alvarez; the catcher showed clear growth post-minor-league stint, finishing strong after a rough early run; injuries and defense held him back from a true breakout year.

Álvarez flashed power and youth but also showed swing-and-miss risk, striking out in a key late-inning moment. He’s a dynasty asset with breakout potential if plate discipline progresses.

Alvarez represents a young upside bat whose late-season at-bats underscored Mets’ need for a stable catching presence, with his development and plate discipline closely watched by fantasy managers ahead of 2026.

Alvarez’s emergence for the Mets underscores how late-season power can buoy playoff pushes.