Mets Activate James Loney and send Eric Campbell to Triple-A

The Mets have sent Eric Campbell to Triple-A Las Vegas in order to make a roster spot for new acquisition 1B James Loney. The Mets have designed RHP Jeff Walters for assignment to make room for Loney on the 40-man roster. Loney was hitting .342 with a .373 on-base percentage and .424 slugging percentage in 43 games with the Padres' Triple-A affiliate. He hit 9 doubles, two homers and had 28 RBI's in 158 at-bats. Loney is a lifetime .285 major league hitter and has hit .303 for his career with runners in scoring position. Most likely, Loney will be a platoon with Wilmer Flores at first base. He will get the majority of his start against right handed pitching. However, as long as David Wright is out of the lineup, Loney will play everyday.