Mets' Francisco Alvarez removed in first inning of game at Triple-A Syracuse

Francisco Alvarez's first game back with Triple-A Syracuse came to a premature end.

The catcher was removed after the top half of the first inning in Syracuse's game at the Rochester Red Wings on Tuesday night due to a heat/dizziness issue, SNY's Andy Martino reported. He was replaced by Jakson Reetz behind the plate for the home half of the first inning.

The game time temperature in Rochester was 90 degrees.

Alvarez saw one pitch in his fist at bat – a 91.2 mph sinker off the outside corner – which he hit rather weakly (72.6 mph off the bat) into a 4-3 double play.

In 35 games with the Mets, Alvarez posted a .236/.319/.333 slashline with three home runs and three doubles in 138 plate appearances. The 23-year-old was sent down to the minors on Sunday.

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