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Alvarez will catch for the Mets for the first time this spring as they ease him into the lineup in Port St. Lucie.
Recent injuries hampered Alvarez, including a hamate fracture, a right thumb UCL sprain, and a broken pinky.
Mets plan a careful spring approach to protect Alvarez and manage his rehab while building toward the 2026 season.
Alvarez, 24, faced multiple injuries in 2025 impacting his development and availability.
Spring training at Clover Park will set the stage for Alvarez's readiness for the Mets' 2026 goals.
Alvarez seeks to meet two major goals for 2026 after a difficult previous year.
Mets leadership emphasizes protecting young catcher while evaluating him in spring.
The piece notes Alvarez's injuries as context for his 2026 goals and development path.
The report positions Alvarez as a key young piece in the Mets' long-term plan for 2026.
The article highlights Alvarez's Spring Training availability and Mets' cautious approach.

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Miami Marlins pitcher Graham Pauley is set to return to the active roster this Sunday.
Pauley has been sidelined with an injury and will rejoin the bullpen.
No additional roster moves were announced alongside Pauley’s return.
The update is viewed as a positive for Miami’s pitching depth late in the season.
CBS Sports reported Pauley’s upcoming return as a key development for the Marlins.

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Nationals are increasing James Wood's outfield reps, especially in right field, to avoid pigeonholing him.
Butera emphasizes Wood's athleticism and arm, advocating versatility across corner outfield positions.
Wood’s minor-league history shows more time in center and right fields than left, guiding today’s coaching decisions.
The Nationals plan to use Wood in both corner outfield spots, with decision on his primary position to come in the next weeks.
Spring training remains flexible, with Wood, Crews, Young, Lile, and Hassell III sharing outfield duties.
The broader goal is to improve team defense through defensive flexibility and lineup adjustments.
Spring updates come as the Nationals experiment with a faster-pitched plan in pitching, alongside positional experimentation.
Brad Wakai profiles as Publisher for Washington Nationals On SI, bringing context on the team's spring strategy.
The Nationals’ spring trajectory includes evaluating Wood’s defensive improvement with Michael Johns at IMG Academy during winter.

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