The Mets picked up a catcher from their cross-town rivals, and have immediately reaped the rewards.
Of course, Francisco Alvarez needs no introduction. Ever since his return from injury on June 11, the Mets have caught fire thanks to his brilliant pitch-framing, game-calling skills, and steadily-improving bat. He was the team's top prospect two years ago for a reason, and he's quickly blossoming into a star.
To say Torrens has been great would be an understatement. In just nine games with the Mets, he has a 0.6 fWAR. That is incredible for such a small sample size, and it's because he's delivered on both sides of the ball.
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