Francisco Álvarez is swinging his way back into form, giving the Mets a reason to rethink their trade deadline needs and shift focus to bigger roster upgrades.

NEW YORK (AP) — Just back from the minors, Francisco Alvarez played a major role in the New York Mets ' comeback win. After tearing up Triple-A pitching for a few weeks, the 23-year-old catcher returned to New York's starting lineup Monday night and provided a huge lift in a 7-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

Twenty-nine days later on Monday, the 23-year-old righthanded catcher – after mashing 11 homers in 19 minor-league games – was officially recalled and batted eighth in the Mets’ series opener against the Angels at Citi Field.