Report: Mets could move Walker to 3rd to accommodate Reyes

The New York Mets are considering where Jose Reyes would fit on the diamond should they acquire the Colorado Rockies shortstop.

In order to accommodate the lifelong middle infielder, team officials have reportedly discussed moving Neil Walker to third base in order to use Reyes at second, according to David Lennon of Newsday.

The 33-year-old was designated for assignment by the Rockies last week following a 51-game suspension for a domestic violence incident and is scheduled to become a free agent Saturday should Colorado be unable to deal him.

Reyes has almost exclusively played shortstop during his 13-year career but does have 43 games experience at second base, though that came in 2004. Reyes defense has been in decline in recent years, but Rockies manager Walt Weiss believes he'll be able to field another position without issue.

"As far as the skill-set, I think he'd be fine doing it," Weiss said Tuesday. "He's still a good player. He could certainly help."

Walker has played 864 of his 879 career games at second base. He has 15 games experience at the major-league level at third. The Mets are currently using Wilmer Flores at third base with David Wright sidelined.

New York could certainly use a boost to an offense that ranks 28th in runs scored. Reyes has hit .285/.329/.399 with 26 home runs, 78 doubles, and 69 stolen bases in 352 games since 2013.