Mets Reinstated Jose Siri from Injured List for Playoff Push

After nearly five months sidelined with a fractured left tibia, Jose Siri has been activated from the New York Mets' 60-day injured list and is set to start in center field while batting ninth against the Philadelphia Phillies. Siri's return comes as a much-needed boost to the Mets, who have struggled offensively and defensively in center field since his injury, with Cedric Mullins, Tyrone Taylor, and Jeff McNeil combining for a notably low OPS. The Mets hope Siri can regain his power and energy to help the team, which currently holds the National League's last wild card spot with just a few games remaining in the regular season. Corresponding roster moves include optioning outfielder Jared Young back to Triple-A Syracuse, outrighting reliever Justin Garza to Triple-A, and designating reliever Wander Suero for assignment. Siri's previous performance with the Mets was limited due to injury, but his history includes a 162-game average of 30 home runs over two seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays, offering hope for a resurgence. Meanwhile, Mets prospect Francisco Alvarez is undergoing rehab from a thumb injury, with the team monitoring his progress closely.