NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets have chosen to keep top outfield prospect Michael Conforto in the major leagues despite activating Michael Cuddyer from the 15-day disabled list.
The Mets instead sent third baseman-outfielder Eric Campbell to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday to make room for Cuddyer.
Cuddyer was New York’s primary left fielder until he went on the DL July 24, retroactive to July 22, with left knee inflammation. The left-handed swinging Conforto was called up from Double-A Binghamton at that time.
Conforto was set to play left field and bat seventh against the Colorado Rockies on Monday night with Cuddyer on the bench. Manager Terry Collins said Cuddyer will play the next two games with Colorado throwing left-handers, but the 36-year-old former Rockies star will be used in places other than left field.
