Baxter to be active for Herd’s final game of series vs. Charlotte
July 23, 2012 –The New York Mets have announced the addition of OF MIKE BAXTER to the Buffalo Bisons on a Major League injury rehabilitation assignment. Baxter will be active tonight for the Herd’s final game of a four-game series against the Charlotte Knights at Coca-Cola Field at 7:05 p.m.
Baxter was placed on the Mets’ disabled listed on June 3 after suffering a displaced right collarbone and fractured rib cartilage next to the sternum. The outfielder injured himself making a catch and then crashing into the outfield wall to help preserve Johan Santana’s no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 1.
In 40 games with the Mets prior to his injury, Baxter has hit .323 (21-65), including 14 runs, 10 RBIs, 11 doubles and a triple. Baxter began his injury rehab with Single-A St. Lucie from July 15-18 and hit .267 (4-15) with three doubles and four RBI. He then hit .300 (3-10) in three games with Double-A Binghamton.
Baxter played 18 games with the Bisons during the 2011 season and hit .188 (12-64) with one home run and seven RBI. The home run came on the very first pitch he saw with Buffalo, July 26 vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The Mets had claimed Baxter off waivers (San Diego) on July 22.
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