Wright returns to Mets, bats cleanup

Published August 24, 2015

PHILADELPHIA (AP) David Wright is back in the New York Mets' lineup and hitting cleanup after missing more than four months with a back problem.

The captain was activated from the disabled list before Monday night's game against the Phillies. Left-hander Dario Alvarez was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas to make room on the roster.

Wright got a standing ovation from Mets fans at Citizens Bank Park when he ran onto the field.

Wright last played on April 14. He was 9 for 28 (.321) in eight rehab games. The Mets climbed to the top of the NL East standings without him and entered the night with a five-game lead over Washington.

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