Starting catcher Francisco Alvarez and starting infielder Jeff McNeil are expected to be activated from the injured list and join the New York Mets for their weekend road trip beginning Friday, MLB.com reported.The pair are set to play in their final rehab game for Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.McNeil, 33, suffered an oblique injury during spring training while Alvarez, 23, underwent surgery to repair his left hamate bone, an injury that also occurred during spring training.McNeil is the Mets’ regular second baseman, though he has taken reps in the outfield during his rehab. Brett Baty and Luisangel Acuna have been filling in at second.A two-time All-Star and the 2022 National League batting champion, McNeil struggled last season, hitting .238 with 12 home runs and 44 RBIs.