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Juan Lagares activated from DL, replaces Jay Bruce on roster

Mets OF Juan Lagares has been activated from the disabled list and will take the recently-traded Jay Bruce's spot on the roster, the team announced Thursday.

Lagares began his rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton last Tuesday and hit .241 (7-for--29) in eight rehab games .

He has been out since June 15, was working his way back from surgery for a fractured thumb.

Lagares is hitting .269 with two home runs, five doubles, and one triple in 47 games for the Mets this season.

May 30, 2017; Walker (20) applauds from the dugout at Citi Field. Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
May 30, 2017; Walker (20) applauds from the dugout at Citi Field.