It only took one game with Jeff McNeil back at second base for New York Mets fans to want him on the bench again.

Alvarez started at catcher in the seventh spot in the order. McNeil hit behind him and started at second base.

The Mets used Jeff McNeil in center field Saturday against the Washington Nationals, marking the fourth time the second baseman has played at that spot in the major leagues (three starts). Often used as an outfielder, McNeil typically plays in one of the corner spots, but he has long been asking the Mets for an opportunity to play center.