We'll soon find out how deep this Mets roster is. This is especially true after President of Baseball Operations David Stearns recently touted his club's roster construction, claiming that New York is "built to withstand" this wave of injuries.

However, the loss of Alvarez is especially challenging for the Mets because it’s a reminder of one spot their depth failed them in the first two months last season. Remember, the catcher’s ligament tear in his thumb in April augured the Mets’ woeful start to the season: The team went 17-28 during the time he missed,

New York Mets All-Star infielder Jeff McNeil will open the season on the injured list because of a strained right oblique