I’m not sure Torrens is a lock. Is he out of options? There was a reason a plethora of catchers were brought into ST this season. Alvy is the man of course but his injury history is a big concern. We have been waiting to get a full year from him since his rookie year and it’s funny that he’s still only 24 and has been here already for 4 seasons. Most catchers are starting their careers at this age so let’s hope Alvy can crush the injury moniker as the Mets need to get the production he teased us all with almost half a decade ago. Torrens probably will be the back up but Stearns wanted to see if there were other options out there. To me Suero looks like the guy. He also plays the outfield and having him up here as a third catcher is gonna be sweet soon. I doubt Barnes and Rortvedt take minor league demotions unless they don’t get picked up elsewhere.
Parada looked horrible at the plate. He is almost certainly running out of runway.
On the other hand, Zach Thornton looked really good, a lot like DP at his best. Keep an eye on that guy. He's going to be making a case for himself before too long.
I’m not sure Torrens is a lock. Is he out of options? There was a reason a plethora of catchers were brought into ST this season. Alvy is the man of course but his injury history is a big concern. We have been waiting to get a full year from him since his rookie year and it’s funny that he’s still only 24 and has been here already for 4 seasons. Most catchers are starting their careers at this age so let’s hope Alvy can crush the injury moniker as the Mets need to get the production he teased us all with almost half a decade ago. Torrens probably will be the back up but Stearns wanted to see if there were other options out there. To me Suero looks like the guy. He also plays the outfield and having him up here as a third catcher is gonna be sweet soon. I doubt Barnes and Rortvedt take minor league demotions unless they don’t get picked up elsewhere.
MJ Melendez can also catch. I dont know what happened to Parada between the draft and joining the team. Might need a new start somewhere.
Parada looked horrible at the plate. He is almost certainly running out of runway.
On the other hand, Zach Thornton looked really good, a lot like DP at his best. Keep an eye on that guy. He's going to be making a case for himself before too long.