Mets Cut Barnes, Bet Big on Alvarez

0:00On March 28th, the New York Mets just cut veteran catcher Austin Barnes loose, even after loading up on backup options this off-season to cover for. Francisco Alvarez's rough patches, Barnes, a long-time dodger, was in line for $1.5 million if he stuck, plus another 500,000 in incentives, but he didn't, make the cut. Alvarez is an approved year after injuries and a minor league stint last season derailed him, while Luis Torrance earned the backup role over camp. The Mets feel good with those two leading the way behind the plate. Alvarez bounced back quick from some backtynis in spring, crushing a home run into the second deck on opening day in their 11-7 win. Over the pirates, Barnes hit well in limited action, slashing 313 over 389 over 500, but it wasn't enough to edge out the competition. Barnes brings elite defense with 35 defensive runs saved over 3500 innings, and he even logged time at second base years back, so he should land somewhere, maybe starting

1:02in triple A. For now, the Mets are a bit short on depth, with Hayden Singer and Kevin Perotta as their next options, betting big on Alvarez staying healthy as they. Push forward this season, that's your update from New York Mets News today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.