Lagares (thumb) was able to take swings Thursday and could be available off the bench for the Mets' series opener against the Brewers, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.

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Manager Terry Collins was encouraged by Lagares' ability to take swings Thursday and according to Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News, he was able to get some work in the outfield as well. Lagares is attempting to play through a partially torn thumb ligament, but the Mets won't force him back into action until he's proven that he won't be overly affected by the ailment.