Michael Conforto’s season debut is on deck.
The Mets outfielder is expected to rejoin the starting lineup Thursday, his date of eligibility for removal from the disabled list after spending the last seven months rehabbing from left shoulder surgery.
Conforto traveled with the team to Washington on Wednesday, after manager Mickey Callaway — staying somewhat noncommittal about the Mets’ plans — said it was “likely” he would be activated from the disabled list. Phil Evans was informed after the Mets’ 4-2 victory over the Phillies that he was headed to Triple-A Las Vegas, clearing roster space for Conforto.