Mets' Matt Reynolds: Optioned to minor-league camp

Reynolds was optioned to the Mets' minor-league camp Tuesday, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.

Analysis:

Reynolds was looking to win a utility role with the Mets coming out of spring training, but it appears T.J. Rivera and WIlmer Flores are the leading frontrunners to claim the open bench gigs. The 26-year-old Reynolds is expected to report to Triple-A Las Vegas, where he slashed .264/.336/.357 in 299 plate appearances a season ago.