Mets Batflip reported the interest on X, noting Cabrera’s team-friendly control through 2026 makes him an even bigger draw. When healthy and throwing strikes, Cabrera has the raw stuff to dominate. Few starting pitchers generate more velocity on fastballs.

Aside from a couple of minor league rehab stints, Alvarez has been the Mets’ everyday catcher since 2023, when he led all National League catchers with 25 home runs. This season, after a rough start behind the plate and in the batter’s box, New York thought it was a good time for a reset.

MLB All-Star Game reserve rosters were revealed on July 6, just a few days after the game's starters (which included New York Mets shortstop Francisco

The first time Alex Carrillo hit 100 mph, he did not believe what his coaches were telling him. “I was like, ‘No I didn’t,’” Carrillo said, laughing.

Perhaps it was because reporters entered the locker room as the embargo was being lifted on which players had made the All-Star team. Mets first baseman Pete Alonso and closer Edwin Díaz were announced, alongside shortstop Francisco Lindor, who will make his first start in the Midsummer Classic next week.

After a slow start in Queens, Juan Soto has begun to find his footing and is living up to the massive 15-year, $765 million contract he signed with the New York Mets this winter. However, he was unable to earn a spot on the NL All-Star team.