Baxter to return tomorrow in SF, Nieuwenhuis optioned
The Mets will activate Mike Baxter from the 15-day disabled list in time for tomorrow night’s game against the Giants in San Francisco.
Baxter has been on the disabled list since June 1 after displacing his collarbone and breaking his rib cartilage on a catch against the left field wall to preserve Johan Santana’s no-hitter.
To make room for Baxter on the active roster, the Mets will option Kirk Nieuwenhuis to Triple-A Buffalo.
In 91 games this season, Nieuwenhuis is hitting .252 with seven home runs and 28 RBI in 282 at-bats.
However, Nieuwenhuis is just 4-for-38 with 18 strikeouts in 16 games during July, and just 24 for his last 122 with eight walks and 44 strikeouts since June 1.

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