Mets Place Jose Reyes on 15-Day DL

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Jose Reyes finds himself on the disabled list for the eleventh time in his career, as the New York Mets were forced to add him to the 15-day disabled list due to a strained oblique muscle.

Reyes began the 2016 season with the Colorado Rockies, but sat out the first three months of the season due to a suspension regarding domestic violence. Once his suspension was over, the Rockies released him. The Mets signed him on June 25 and he was an everyday player for them from July 5 on. Reyes was hitting just .239 (with an OBP of .278) this year, though he had gone 6-for-20 in his last four games to raise his average up from .217.

Reyes has played every game at third base and hitting in the leadoff spot. He hasn't played since Tuesday, with time at third split between Wilmer Flores, Greg Garcia, and Jedd Gyorko. With an open roster spot, the Mets signed outfielder Justin Ruggiano, who appeared in the lineup against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday.