Reports: Mets set to call up top prospect Francisco Alvarez

Catcher Francisco Alvarez, ranked baseball's top prospect by MLB Pipeline, is set to join the New York Mets on Friday ahead of their biggest series of the season, multiple media outlets reported Thursday night.

The Mets (98-58), who lead the National League East by one game over the Braves (97-59) are set to open a three-game series in Atlanta on Friday, and Alvarez is likely to be present.

Alvarez, rated the sport's fo