New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano has been a burden upon the team, however, he was gaining much traction in terms of hitting over the last few games. His significant injury of a hamstring tear limits the Mets in some ways, forcing them to search for a replacement.
The Mets roster is a versatile one, in which an above-average outfielder in Jeff McNeil can play a solid infield as well. McNeil would admirably fill in at second base or in the outfield, thus they have options at either position.
The Mets brass opted for a defense-first option in calling up Luis Guillorme, as the initial replacement for Cano.