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.

Mets signed INF-OF Mike Baxter to a minor league contract. He'll also get a spring training invite. Baxter, 27, was non-tendered by the Mets earlier this week in order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. The Queens native went 8-for-34 (.235) with one home run and four RBI in 22 games with New York in 2011. The Mets could make some more additions in the coming weeks, but Baxter is in good position to win a reserve outfielder job at the moment.

Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said he hopes to bring back Mike Baxter. He couched that by saying Baxter's return depends on New York's alternate options. The Mets non-tendered Baxter on Monday. The 27-year-old went 8-for-34 (.235) with one home run and four RBI in 22 games with the Mets in 2011. The Queens native would have to settle for a minor league deal to return.