Mike Nickeas has joined the Mets for Wednesday's matinee series finale against the Phillies. Nickeas, a catcher, officially takes the roster spot of Jon Niese. Niese officially has a right intercostal strain, and he hopes to return this season. Scott Hairston (oblique) will be active, at least technically, for the game at Citizens Bank Park but should land on the DL before Friday's game.
Ronny Paulino
#9 C
New York Mets
2011 STATS
- GM63
HR1
RBI15
R17
OBP.325
- AVG.289
Ronny Paulino has an injured toe that may be broken, necessitating a third catcher. An initial X-ray was inconclusive, so Paulino will have another X-ray Thursday. The expectation is Paulino would stay active to pinch-hit, but probably he will need a runner. Paulino suffered the injury on a foul ball while catching.
Hairston and Niese traveled to New York before Wednesday's game.