Reinforcements are coming for the Mets, including two of their primary offseason additions.
Third baseman Todd Frazier (left hamstring strain) and reliever Anthony Swarzak (left oblique strain) are expected to be activated from the disabled list Tuesday. Frazier returned to New York on Sunday after a stint with Triple-A Las Vegas, and Swarzak's appearance for Las Vegas on Sunday was scheduled to be his last.
It can't come soon enough for the Mets, who are lacking in the lineup and bullpen departments as they've slipped below .500.
"We need to get some of our key pieces back," manager Mickey Callaway said. "We're just trying to hold the fort down till those guys get back, then we'll be in a good place."
Frazier has been out since May 8 _ the day the Mets traded Matt Harvey to the Reds _ and he initially expected to miss only the minimum 10 days. He went 4-for-9 with two walks and no strikeouts in three minor-league games.
Callaway said the Mets will likely send down a reliever when activating Frazier.
Swarzak has been out for two months.
