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Jose Reyes is close to returning, but remains out the starting lineup, Terry Collins told reporters before Friday's game against the Rockies.

"He is a little closer, but I doubt you see him tonight," Collins said. "He is significantly better, but we have to be careful not to overdue it."

Previous Reports and Reaction

Terry Collins said July 26 that Reyes is expected to be out of the lineup for just 2-3 days.

He initially injured himself during an at bat earlier that day.

"We're gonna take it day by day and see what happens," said Reyes, who had been hitting .