The Mets have activated Jose Reyes, but have left most people puzzled by demoting Matt Reynolds to make room on the roster instead of designating Alejandro De Aza for assignment.
De Aza is hitting .162/.231/.232 in 59 games (109 plate appearances).
Reynolds was hitting .233/.267/.419 in 27 games (46 plate appearances).
De Aza has roughly $3 million remaining on the one-year deal he signed before the season.
The Mets can pretend this move is about maintaining outfield flexibility, but it reeks of being a decision based solely on money.