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Alvarez Homers in Spring Training as Mets Prep for Yankees

2/22/2026

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Francisco Alvarez of the New York Mets hit a home run in batting practice during spring training on February 21, 2026.
He is recovering from a fractured hamate bone and posted a .921 OPS last season.
Austin Barnes recorded the first hit in the fifth against Miami.
Ronny Mauricio started at shortstop.
The Mets will face the Yankees next at Steinbrenner Field.

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Francisco Alvarez of the New York Mets hit a home run in batting practice during spring training on February 21, 2026.
He is recovering from a fractured hamate bone and posted a .921 OPS last season.
Austin Barnes recorded the first hit in the fifth against Miami.
Ronny Mauricio started at shortstop.
The Mets will face the Yankees next at Steinbrenner Field.