PHILADELPHIA (AP) — New York Mets center fielder Jose Siri was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday and started against the Philadelphia Phillies, five months after breaking his left leg.

The speedy Siri fouled a pitch off the leg April 12 against the Athletics and was carted off the field.

Acquired from Tampa Bay for pitcher Eric Orze in a November 2024 trade, Siri was 1 for 20 this season and hitless in his last 16 major league at-bats heading into Tuesday night’s game. Batting ninth, he struck out his first time up.

A right-handed hitter, Siri was activated with the Mets set to face three straight left-handed starters in Philadelphia.

New York began the night with a three-game lead over San Francisco for the final National League wild card.

When the Mets traded for Siri,

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