Hayden Senger: Everything you need to know

The Mets recalled Senger from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday. Senger joined the big club after top backstop Francisco Alvarez (knee) was diagnosed with a torn meniscus following his departure from Tuesday's win over the Tigers and was moved to the 10-day injured list. With Alvarez likely to be shelved for at least a month, Senger should be in store for an extended stint with the big club. Even so, Senger may be in store for just a couple starts per week, as Luis Torrens is expected to settle in as the Mets' new primary catcher in Alvarez's absence.

Senger was lifted from his game with Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday ahead of a potential promotion, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. Francisco Alvarez left the Mets' game early Tuesday with a potential knee injury and is headed for an MRI, and Senger got pulled at Syracuse soon afterward. If Alvarez is set to miss any time, Senger would be added to the 26-man roster to back up Luis Torrens behind the plate.

The Mets optioned Senger to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday. As anticipated, Senger will be pushed off the 26-man active roster as the Mets clear a spot for outfielder Juan Soto (calf), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Senger didn't see any action with the Mets after being called up from Triple-A on Saturday.