Mets activate one-time All-Star catcher James McCann from injured list

The Mets have activated James McCann from the injured list, per MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo. No corresponding move is needed at this time, as he will serve as the 29th man for Saturday’s doubleheader.

The move comes just at the right time, as Chance Sisco was involved in a collision at the plate in the ninth inning of Friday’s game. He’s still being evaluated, but it wouldn’t be a shock to see him involved in some kind of roster move on Sunday. McCann and Patrick Mazeika will split the catching duties in Saturday’s twin bill.

McCann has been out for a little more than two weeks because of back spasms. Unfortunately for the Mets, even when healthy, he’s been closer to the Tigers’ version of McCann than the White Sox’s version from the past two seasons. In the first season of a four-year deal, McCann is hitting .240/.303/.357 in 337 plate appearances.