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The New York Mets fan frustration is boiling over.

After a series win over the Philadelphia Phillies reinvigorated the team and fanbase, a loss to the Blue Jays on Sunday dropped the Mets back down the .500. This team takes one step forward followed by two steps back. It’s a theme.

Tomas Nido alone likely isn’t to blame for New York’s struggles, but he isn’t needed at this juncture. Fans booed Nido over the weekend. The New York Post outlined why Nido may not be on the roster shortly, as Francisco Alvarez and Oscar Narvaez, once he returns from the IL, are the two favorites to receive starts at catcher.

"“Francisco Alvarez pinch-hit for Nido in the bottom of the ninth and flied to center, but it’s becoming increasingly evident there might not be room for Nido on the roster once Omar Narvaez returns from the strained left calf that has had him on the IL since early April.”"

Still Buck Showalter hasn’t ruled out the possibility of carrying three catchers on the active roster once Narvaez returns. It would be a surprise, but nothing Showalter and Billy Eppler do at this point should be shocking.

Rising Apple’s Tim Boyle suggested Narvaez could replace Nido over the weekend:

"“Nido’s lack of minor league options would make him a DFA candidate. Do the Mets risk letting another ball club claim him off waivers? Anyone in need of a quality backup could definitely use him. However, there is no certainty of it. The chance of Nido slipping past the other 29 teams and accepting a minor league assignment does exist.”"

That may explain why Nido, a player who has spent plenty of time with the organization, posted this instagram message on Sunday.

If it’s the end for Nido, he should have a few suitors in a weak catcher market.