In spring training, I heard multiple Mets people say Jose Reyes was re-signed mostly to be a mentor to Amed Rosario, while also acting as a hedge against any infield injuries.
So far, there has been no such injury. Rosario looks totally comfortable in the big leagues and is seen spending most of his time before games with Yoenis Cespedes -- not Reyes.
Meanwhile, Reyes, who signed a one-year, $2 million this past winter, entered Tuesday's game hitless in 16 at-bats.
In the sixth inning against the Nationals, with the Mets down one run and with runners on first and third base, Mets manager Mickey Callaway chose to pinch hit Reyes for Zack Wheeler.