Carlos Mendoza and David Stearns detailed Francisco Alvarez’s return to the majors after a productive and attitude-resetting stint in Triple-A. Mendoza praised Alvarez’s defensive improvement, engagement, and maturity in handling adversity, while confirming he’ll get regular playing time moving forward. Stearns highlighted Alvarez’s rapid progression, both offensively and behind the plate, saying his return was based on readiness, not desperation. They also touched on the fluidity of the trade deadline landscape, bullpen injuries, and internal development paths for prospects. Stearns confirmed bullpen help is the priority but left open the possibility of offensive upgrades, with center field mentioned as a position of lesser concern due to recent improvements from Jeff McNeil and Tyrone Taylor.
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