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.