Yordan Alvarez

Alvarez has not had anything close to his best week to open the 2025 season, but was able to put together a nice game Wednesday, even in a loss. Even with the two hits and the walk, he's still slashing .150/.280/.200 which probably isn't what fantasy managers are hoping for. Imagine being concerned about Yordan Alvarez in April. Couldn't be us.

Smith will take a seat with Yordan Alvarez getting a rare -- at least in 2025 -- start in left field, and Jose Altuve getting some "rest" as the designated hitter. Smith has struggled early on, but fantasy managers should remain patient. For now, anyway.

Walker didn't show any ill effects of the back tightness that sidelined him over the weekend, needing just 13 pitches (nine strikes) to retire Isaac Paredes, Yordan Alvarez and Christian Walker in succession. The 29-year-old right-hander has now converted each of his first two save chances while compiling a 3.00 ERA, 0.67 WHIP and 2/1 K/BB ratio across his first three innings.

It'll be Alvarez's first outfield appearance after spending the first five games of the year at DH. It's a notable development from a fantasy standpoint since retaining outfield eligibility will impact the 27-year-old sluggers value heading into next year and beyond.

In a 1-1 game, the Mets let Canning pitch to the top of the order for a third time in the sixth. They almost got away with it, too, but Yordan Alvarez doubled in Isaac Paredes with two outs. Canning definitely looks considerably better than he did last season, but he's still not a guy who is likely to retire Yordan Alvarez three times in a row (in fact, Alvarez was 7-for-13 with two homers and three walks against him during his Angels days). Canning's next start will come next weekend against the Blue Jays.