Torrens’ bat has been better than average for a catcher and interesting metrically. He is hitting just .227 after an 0-for-3 night, but he entered play with an expected batting average of .312, a reflection of his making the most solid contact in his career and making strides in being more selective at the plate. Perhaps he has been unlucky.

The New York Mets dropped their fifth straight game on Wednesday night, falling 5-0 to the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. But while the shutout loss stung, it was a bizarre defensive blunder from catcher Luis Torrens that left fans fuming.