For a change, the Mets have an abundance of shortstops.
Ruben Tejada, who was last seen on May 6, was activated from the disabled list and immediately put into the lineup for last night’s 6-5 loss to the Yankees.
Tejada — who went 2-for-4 with two RBIs — spent the last seven weeks recovering from a right quadriceps injury he sustained while running to first base. He joins Ronny Cedeno and Omar Quintanilla to give the Mets a full complement of shortstop options.
To make roster space, Jordany Valdespin was sent to Triple-A Buffalo, despite the fact he was hitting .346 (9-for-26) in his last six starts. Valdespin was the logical move because, according to a team source, general manager Sandy Alderson is reluctant to unload Quintanilla, who would have to pass through waivers to remain in the organization. And the Mets are convinced Quintanilla would get claimed.
Since both Tejada and Cedeno have just returned from leg injuries, the Mets want Quintanilla as an insurance policy.
Ike Davis blamed bad seafood for the case of food poisoning that scratched him from Saturday’s lineup. Manager Terry Collins wanted an additional right-handed bat in the lineup and opted for Justin Turner over Davis at first base. Davis lined out as a pinch-hitter for the last out of the game.
Andy Pettitte still hasn’t gotten over his Friday night start against the Mets, when he gave up five runs in the first inning.
“I thought I had mellowed a little since I’m older,” said Pettitte, who turned 40 earlier this month. “But I was asking people [Saturday], ‘Am I more competitive now than when I retired?’ I was embarrassed by that first inning.”
Pettitte is scheduled to start again Wednesday against the Indians.
Jason Bay said he will probably learn today if he will be cleared to begin physical activity. Bay has spent the last nine days resting after sustaining his second concussion in three seasons.
Jenrry Mejia has struggled with command at Triple-A Buffalo and isn’t a consideration yet to join the Mets’ bullpen, according to Collins. Mejia allowed three earned runs on three hits over one-third of an inning Saturday for Buffalo.
With Johnny Damon bringing a .202 average into The Bronx tonight with the Indians, GM Brian Cashman’s decision to sign Raul Ibanez to be the lefty DH — and part-time left fielder — look even better.
Ibanez added three hits last night after his three-run blast tied the game on Saturday.
He’s already convinced his teammates he belongs after coming over from the Phillies.
“The biggest thing I was curious about was ‘Why is Philly letting him go?’” Pettitte said. “I was wondering if his skills had diminished.”
The 39-year-old has proven that they haven’t.
His three-run homer off Chris Young on Saturday night tied the game and propelled the Yankees to victory. Five of his 11 homers this year have given the Yankees the lead- something Pettitte has noticed.
”You know there’s no panic in him,” Pettitte said. “He’s really focused, but he stays relaxed. I don’t think I’ve ever seen him stressed. And I think that helps him in those situations.”
Rafael Soriano continues to roll along, earning his 15th save of the season with a scoreless ninth.
“In the absence of [Mariano Rivera], you have a guy who is really experience in that situation,” Joe Girardi said. “It’s worked out really well.”
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