Mets activate Javier Báez from injured list

Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports The Mets are getting some reinforcements, as they have activated Javier Báez from the 10-day IL. He is in the lineup and batting third against the Dodgers in today’s series finale finale. To make room on the roster, the team has optioned reliever Geoff Hartlief to Triple-A Syracuse.

Báez exited a game against the Phillies on August 8 with left hip tightness after grounding out. He made one pinch hitting appearance on August 10, but landed on the IL a few days later with back spasms. Today was the day he was eligible to come off the IL, so he missed the minimum amount of required time.

In 37 plate appearances for the Mets since being acquired from the Cubs in a July…