NEW YORK -- The Mets activated Jay Bruce from the disabled list, recalled catcher Tomas Nido from Double-A Binghamton and optioned Dominic Smith and Jack Reinheimer to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.
Bruce was on the DL since June 19 with a sore right hip, but he took the time to rehab various other injuries as well, including plantar fasciitis in his left foot and lower back spasms.
Bruce played nine innings at first base on Wednesday for Class A Advanced St.