JUPITER, Fla. — Jose Reyes was a fast learner last year, providing stability at third base for the Mets after David Wright underwent season-ending surgery.
It turns out 2016 wasn’t just a cameo in the starting role for Reyes. After Wright was shut down Tuesday from his throwing program with an impingement in his right shoulder, manager Terry Collins indicated he would again entrust third base to Reyes.
And that is just fine with the 33-year-old infielder.
“When you play shortstop, you can play anywhere on the field,” Reyes said. “I’ve been taking some ground balls at batting practice.