McNeil and Acuna both are infielders who have dabbled in center — McNeil recently in a couple of minor-league games, Acuna last year in a bunch of minor-league games. So if the Mets want both in the lineup at those spots, they have two options:

Luis Torrens may be the best ever $100K pickup and he’s earned extra playing time. But expect Francisco Alvarez to regain the starting job upon his return.

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez and second baseman Jeff McNeil could be activated when the team starts a road trip Friday at Washington. Alvarez fractured the hamate bone in his left hand during batting practice on March 8 and had surgery two days later.