The Mets have added some versatility, acquiring lefty-hitting infielder/outfielder Eddy Alvarez via trade from the Red Sox.
The Mets sent cash considerations to Boston in exchange for Alvarez.
Alvarez was added to the active roster before Monday’s game against the Blue Jays in Toronto, with INF Pablo Reyes being designated for assignment.
Alvarez had been playing for Boston’s Triple-A affiliate in Worcester, where he posted a .247/.348/.463 triple slash with 18 home runs in 452 plate appearances over 114 games.
The 34-year-old Alvarez has played parts of three seasons in the majors — with the Marlins in 2020 and 2021 and the Dodgers in 2022.
In 134 plate appearances over 50 big league games, Alvarez has hit .183/.262/.262 with one home run.
Defensively in the majors, he has gotten time at shortstop, third base, second base, and both corner outfield positions.