Mets recall Dominic Smith from Triple-A, place Seth Lugo on paternity leave

After being sent down, Smith has been hitting .347 with five doubles and two homers in 15 games

6/20/2022, 4:47 PM
Mar 19, 2022; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; New York Mets left fielder Dominic Smith (2) connects for a triple in the third inning of the game against the Washington Nationals during spring training at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports / Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2022; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; New York Mets left fielder Dominic Smith (2) connects for a triple in the third inning of the game against the Washington Nationals during spring training at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports / Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

The Mets announced Tuesday prior to the series finale against the Miami Marlins that Dom Smith has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse, while Seth Lugo was placed on paternity leave. 

New York gave Smith ample chance to win the designated hitter role -- J.D. Davis was also vying for it among others -- and he hit .186/.287/.256 with a .543 OPS over 39 games. Because of that, the Mets sent him down to Syracuse to get his swing, and confidence, back. 

It seems he's done that, slashing .347/.438/.785 with five doubles, two homers and 10 RBI in 15 games. 

Smith will be looking to continue that streak in the bigs and turn things around. 

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