Mets’ Francisco Alvarez and Brett Baty getting a head-start to spring training

Aug 17, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty (22) celebrates after a home run in his first career at-bat against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Report day for New York Mets pitchers and catchers may not be for another week and a half, but two of their best prospects, both of whom are vying for roster spots, are already at Port St. Lucie.

Francisco Alvarez, Brett Baty have arrived at Mets’ headquarters:

Yesterday, Metsmerized, hosted by Michael Mayer and Sal Manzo, shared a clip on Twitter of their recent podcast episode with Mets Triple-A hitting coach Collin Hetzler. Hetzler shared that the…