Mets manager Terry Collins reiterated Wednesday he would find room in the lineup for John Buck and Travis d'Arnaud, when d'Arnaud is promoted from Triple-A Las Vegas, according to the New York Daily News.
Collins said Buck could play at first base, but nothing is imminent because d'Arnaud is not ready.
“I talked to (Triple-A manager) Wally Backman, the other day and asked how d’Arnaud was doing and he said he has to play a little more every day,” Collins said.
ESPN reported Thursday morning d'Arnaud was removed from Wednesday's game for Las Vegas with an apparent injury, but nothing has been reported from the team.
d'Arnaud is batting .250 (9 for 36) with one home run, five doubles and eight RBI in 12 games.