Mets activate IF Javier Baez after IL stint

The New York Mets activated recently-acquired infielder Javier Baez from the injured list Sunday.

He started Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at shortstop and was slotted in the No. 3 hole.

Baez, 28, was placed on the injured list on Aug. 13 with back spasms and hadn't played since a pinch-hit at-bat on Aug. 10.

Baez' return is needed for the Mets, who are having their worst stretch of the season. New York