Tomas Nido is the odd man out.
The longtime Mets stalwart has been designated for task, the membership introduced Monday.
Omar Narvaez has been activated and can return Tuesday in Atlanta, becoming a member of Francisco Alvarez because the Mets’ catching tandem.
The veteran Narvaez mentioned Sunday he’s “100 p.c” after taking part in in six rehab video games, bouncing again from a calf pressure.
The 21-year-old rookie Alvarez has blasted eight residence runs in his first 38 video games and posted a .783 OPS, forcing his technique to a significant league spot.
The Mets will carry two catchers slightly than three, which might have hamstrung the membership’s flexibility.
Different choices would have included optioning Mark Vientos or designating Daniel Vogelbach for task.
Nido, who was locked up for a two-year, $3.7 million pact in the course of the offseason, has lengthy been well-regarded defensively however didn’t hit sufficient to win the spot.
With eye points that required an IL stint, Nido batted .125 with no residence run in 22 video games this season.
Nido was a Mets eighth-round decide in 2012 and was taking part in in his seventh main league season with the membership, a dependable backup catcher whose time ran out.
Sunday evening, Nido posted a peace signal and a saluting emoji on Instagram, showing to say goodbye.