The Mets are expected to recall OF Mike Baxter on Saturday.

No word yet on what the corresponding move is, but it could be David Wright heading to the disabled list. Baxter will provide the Mets with a left-handed bat off the bench. Baxter is hitting .271/.373/.493 with five homers and 15 RBI in 41 games at Triple-A.

Mets optioned OF Mike Baxter to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Baxter batted just .212 (18-for-85) in 47 games with the Mets. The 28-year-old outfielder will represent organizational depth in the minors.

Mike Baxter came off the bench to deliver his second game-winning hit in three days Thursday, pushing the Mets past the Pirates 3-2.

Baxter won Tuesday's game with a pinch-hit single in the 10th and did the same in the ninth inning tonight. In both cases, Bobby Parnell, now 4-0, was the beneficiary. Unfortunately, if Baxter keeps this up, he's going to get a reputation of being too valuable off the bench to insert into the starting lineup.

Mike Baxter delivered a pinch-hit single to lead the Mets to victory over the White Sox on Tuesday.

The reserve outfielder has been used a pinch hitter a few times this season, and he came through in the clutch on Tuesday. Still, the 28-year-old has been unable to win a full-time gig as part of an underwhelming Mets outfield group. Until he wins a starting job, he should be ignored in all but deep NL-only leagues.

Mike Baxter went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and two walks in the Mets' 10-7 victory over the Cardinals on Sunday.

Baxter homered off Fernando Salas. He entered camp as the favorite to start in right field against right-handers, but after being outplayed by all of the competition, he's just fighting to keep his roster spot at this point. Even after today, he's hitting .200/.353/.300 with two RBI for the spring.

Mike Baxter struck out three times and was hit by a pitch Friday against the Tigers.

Baxter is just 2-for-19 this spring as he attempts to nail down the primary right field job. He'll likely have a roster spot, but as badly as he's getting outplayed right now, he might find himself in a bench role again.

Mike Baxter launched a solo homer in a losing effort against the Phillies on Thursday.

Baxter finished the night 1-for-3. His solo shot was the only run that the Mets could muster on the evening. He's done a nice job in limited duty on the season, hitting .258/.359/.417 with three homers, 16 RBI and five stolen bases in 163 at-bats.

Mets activated OF Mike Baxter from the 15-day disabled list.

The 27-year-old outfielder has been out since the beginning of June with a displaced collarbone. Baxter doesn't have a clear path to playing time behind Jason Bay, but could be used as a platoon option. The Queens native hit a blistering .323/.392/.523 in 74 plate appearances earlier this year before hitting the shelf.

The Newark Star-Ledger confirms Mike Baxter (collarbone) is expected to rejoin the Mets for Monday's game against the Giants.

Baxter had his rehab assignment moved to Triple-A Buffalo this week, and is close to returning from the disabled list. He doesn't have a clear path to playing time behind Jason Bay, but could be used as a platoon option when healthy.

Mike Baxter (collarbone) is on track to return from the disabled list early next week.

Baxter had his rehab assignment moved up to Triple-A Buffalo this week and is 4-for-8 with two RBI over his first two games with the Bisons. The 27-year-old outfielder has been out since the beginning of June with a displaced collarbone.

Mike Baxter (collarbone) is moving his minor league rehab assignment to Triple-A Buffalo.

Baxter has already played in games at High-A St. Lucie and Double-A Binghamton. The 27-year-old seems likely to rejoin the Mets' active roster by the end of this week.

Mets manager Terry Collins said Thursday that Mike Baxter (collarbone) is still a "ways" from activation.

Baxter began a rehab assignment on Sunday, but he's only DHing and hasn't yet thrown a baseball. He seems likely to return in early August, when his 20-day rehab window closes. The 27-year-old has been out since the beginning of June with a displaced collarbone.

Mike Baxter (collarbone) went 2-for-4 with two RBI in his first rehab appearance Sunday at High-A St. Lucie.

Baxter will need about 25-30 at-bats before returning, according to manager Terry Collins, meaning he could rejoin the Mets this weekend in New York. Jason Bay will be activated from the disabled list Wednesday, while Lucas Duda (hamstring) is being considered for a possible DL stint.

Mike Baxter (collarbone) hasn't resumed physical activity.

Baxter suffered a displaced right collarbone when he slammed into the left field fence to save Johan Santana's no-hitter on June 1. He was originally expected to miss six weeks, so a return shortly after the All-Star break is still within reach.

Mets placed OF Mike Baxter on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 2, with a displaced collarbone.

He also has fractured rib cartilage and is expected to be sidelined for six weeks. Josh Satin replaces him on the roster.

Updating a previous item, Mike Baxter may have suffered a concussion and a broken rib.

Baxter was diagnosed with a left shoulder contusion after crashing into the left field fence during Friday's game, but his parents told Brian Costa of the Wall Street Journal that a concussion hasn't been ruled out and a broken rib is also feared. We should learn more on his status Saturday.

Mike Baxter was diagnosed with a left shoulder contusion.

Baxter left Friday's game after slamming into the left field wall while making a running catch. We should hear more on his status after the game.

Mike Baxter will start in left field Tuesday night against the Marlins.

Baxter will get the first start in left now that Jason Bay is on the disabled list with a non-displaced rib fracture. Scott Hairston should also see an uptick in playing time and Kirk Nieuwenhuis will also likely figure in once Andres Torres (calf) returns from the disabled list. Baxter is the least appealing option from a fantasy perspective.

Mets purchased the contract of OF Mike Baxter from Triple-A Buffalo.

Baxter, 27, batted .288 (16-for-56) with a double, six RBI and five stolen bases this spring. The Queens native will be a reserve outfielder for the Metropolitans.

Mike Baxter has won a spot on the Mets' 25-man roster.

Baxter, a New York native, is hitting .341/.386/.366 through 20 games this spring. The 27-year-old will act as a backup outfielder and won't hold any fantasy value.