New York Mets catcher James McCann played on the South Side of Chicago for the past two seasons, but his appearance on the city's North Side this week for a series with the Chicago Cubs warrants buzz nonetheless.

That's because McCann is off to a solid start with the Mets after signing a four-year, $40.6 million contract this offseason, especially on defense.

Sunday, his seamless throw to shortstop Francisco Lindor on Trevor Story's attempted steal of second marked the final out as New York preserved a 2-1 road victory against the Colorado Rockies.