Jed Lowrie’s return to the Mets’ lineup is imminent

Jed LowrieSAN DIEGO — The Mets’ almost forgotten free-agent addition is nearing his debut with the club.

Jed Lowrie could join the team as soon as Friday, according to manager Mickey Callaway, potentially providing a needed lineup spark.

Lowrie, who arrived on a two-year deal worth $20 million in January, missed all of spring training rehabbing from a sprained capsule in his left knee. He is scheduled to play a rehab game for Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday then be evaluated for removal from the injured list.

It’s expected Lowrie will become the team’s primary third baseman, moving Todd Frazier to the bench. But the Mets will have to subtract a position player, with J.D. Davis and Keon Broxton…