The Mets have reportedly traded veteran slugger Jose Bautista to the Phillies, according to the New York Post's Joel Sherman.
The Phillies have sent a player to be named later or cash to the Mets and intend to use Bautista off the bench, reports NBCS' Jim Salisbury.
New York's trade decision came partly because the team reactivated rightfielder Jay Bruce from the disabled list Friday night and outfielder Brandon Nimmo is also expected to return from the disabled list soon. These roster moves means at bats "were about to get tougher for Bautista," reports Sherman.