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The New York Mets have announced that they have activated Jed Lowrie (left side injuries, right calf) from the 60-day IL and transferred Dominic Smith to the 60-day IL. The team has also recalled Drew Gagnon from Triple-A Syracuse.
Lowrie, 35, is set to join the team for the first time ever, having not played in a game this season after signing a two-year, $20 million contract with the Mets in the offseason. The infielder is not in the starting lineup on Saturday night.
Between High-A Syracuse, Low-A Brooklyn, and Triple-A Syracuse, Lowrie went 11-for-40 with two home runs and four RBI. On Thursday night, he spoke to the press about the adversity he’s dealt with this season and his excitement to rejoin the team.
Smith, 24, has been on the 10-day IL since July 27 with a stress fracture in his foot and with him just starting baseball activities recently, was almost certain to miss 60 days anyways. According to Tim Healey of Newsday, the best-case scenario for Smith’s return this season is for him to return during the final half-week of the season.
“Initially, they told me my season would probably be done, but I don’t want it to be done,” Smith said.
On the year, Smith is hitting .278/.352/.506 with 10 home runs and 22 RBI to give himself a 126 OPS+ while splitting time between mostly first base and left field.
Gagnon, 29, has appeared in 17 games for the Mets this season in which he registered an 8.74 ERA, 8.73 FIP, and 1.721 WHIP. He averaged 6.4 K/9 as compared to 2.8 BB/9.
