After an extended stretch of poor performance, the Mets decided it was time to challenge Alvarez, unexpectedly demoting him to the minor leagues. It doesn’t take much to motivate Alvarez. Like the Energizer bunny, the 23-year-old is constantly on the move, pouring all of his energy into whatever task he’s doing.

Francisco Alvarez is back from his stint in the minor leagues, more confident in his abilities at the plate and behind it.

The Francisco Alvarez show is back on in Queens, and it couldn’t come at a better time for the inconsistent New York Mets. The Mets intend to recall Alvarez fro