Mets manager Mickey Callaway told media on Thursday that Jeff McNeil will begin a rehab assignment with the Triple-A Syracuse Mets tonight. He is going to play five-to-seven innings while getting time in both corner outfield spots.
McNeil was placed on the injured list on August 14 with a a left hamstring strain. The 27-year-old is hitting .332/.400/.529 with 31 doubles, 15 homers, and 55 RBI for the Mets this year.
The versatile McNeil is eligible to come off the injured list on Saturday.
Jed Lowrie is back in the lineup for the Advanced-A St. Lucie Mets tonight. He’s batting second as their designated hitter. The veteran infielder made is long-awaited return to game action on Tuesday for St. Lucie when he was 1-for-4 with an RBI.
Lowrie has yet to take a major legaue at-bat for the Mets after signing a two-year deal with them during the offseason. He’s been battling a knee sprain and hamstring issues.
