ESPN.com · May 31, 2016
Mets demote Eric Campbell, DFA Jeff Walters
NEW YORK -- The New York Mets demoted infielder Eric Campbell to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday afternoon to create room for the activation of recently-acquired first baseman James Loney. The Mets also designated for assignment minor league reliever Jeff Walters to clear the 40-man roster spot for Loney.
Campbell was hitting .159 with one homer and five RBIs in 63 at-bats.
Infielder Eric Campbell is headed to Triple-A to make room for James Loney on the Mets roster.Walters, 28, had a 9.27 ERA in 23 relief appearances in the Pacific Coast League.
Manager Terry Collins said the Mets selected Campbell over fellow utility player Ty Kelly for a demotion because Kelly is a switch-hitter.