Jankowski is making good progress in his return from a broken left hand and hopes to be cleared to grip a bat next week, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jankowski was given a timeline of 6-to-8 weeks after undergoing surgery on his hand in late May, putting his likely return sometime in mid-July. He now hopes to be ready around July 1, though the extent to which that's just him being optimistic as players often are about their own availability is unclear.

Jankowski was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured fourth metacarpal on his left hand, a procedure which generally takes 6-to-8 weeks to recover from, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The given timeline places Jankowski's expected recovery date sometime near the All-Star break. He wasn't starting frequently for the Mets and was hitting just .209/.292/.209 in 48 trips to the plate, but the injury nonetheless hurts the team's outfield depth. The Mets have yet to call up a hitter to take his place, instead recalling Yoan Lopez and Stephen Nogosek.

Jankowski went 2-for-3 with a walk, three runs scored and a stolen base in a 5-4 win over Atlanta during the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader.

EDGE Analysis

Getting the start in center field and hitting leadoff, Jankowski made the most of his opportunity. The 30-year-old hasn't seen much playing time behind Brandon Nimmo and mostly gets used as a pinch runner or defensive sub, with Tuesday's plate appearances being his first since Apr. 24. Despite the limited role, Jankowski is batting .360 (9-for-25) with three steals and eight runs scored on the season.

Jankowski is on the bench for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Jankowski made four consecutive starts in center field from April 15 through 19 while Brandon Nimmo and Mark Canha were on the COVID-19 injured list, but Jankowski has since seen his playing time dry up with both ill players having been activated. He'll be on the bench for the fifth time in seven games Monday and is expected to see most of his usage as a late-inning defensive replacement or pinch runner moving forward.

Jankowski will start in center field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Jankowski will enter the starting nine for the third game in a row while the Mets are without Brandon Nimmo and Mark Canha, who both remain on the COVID-19 injured list. Assuming one of the two outfielders is able to quickly recover from the virus and return to action during the upcoming week, Jankowski won't be in store for a long-term stay in an everyday role. After going 3-for-4 with a run scored in Friday's 10-3 win, Jankowski went hitless in Saturday's 3-2 loss.

Jankowski got the start in left field and batted seventh during Saturday's 5-0 win over the Nationals, going 2-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases.

EDGE Analysis

He swiped second base in the fifth and eighth innings, showing off the wheels that allowed Jankowski to steal 24 bases the last time he saw significant playing time in the majors in 2018. The 30-year-old is at best the Mets' fourth outfielder, however, limiting his fantasy utility to NL-only formats unless injuries open up a consistent role for him.

The Mets selected Jankowski's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Buck Showalter confirmed earlier in the day that Jankowski would be joining the Mets for Opening Day, but the 30-year-old outfielder wasn't officially added to the 40-man roster until the Mets placed newly-signed reliever John Curtiss (elbow) on the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Jankowski's patient eye at the plate, good speed and ability to defend three outfield spots should make him a quality bench piece for the Mets, but it'll likely take absences from at least two of Brandon Nimmo (neck), Starling Marte, Mark Canha and Dominic Smith for him to pick up regular starts.

Jankowski has made the Mets' Opening Day roster, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jankowski was expected to win an Opening Day roster spot, and manager Buck Showalter confirmed Wednesday that the 30-year-old will begin the year with the major-league club. Jankowski will be available as a depth player who is capable of filling in at all three outfield positions.

Jankowski is expected to win an Opening Day roster spot, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jankowski has a spot available unless the Mets need to call up an extra pitcher in the event of a setback for Max Scherzer (hamstring). As a career .239/.322/.318 hitter, Jankowski is a poor fit for everyday at-bats, but his ability to play above-average defense at all three outfield spots makes him a fine fit for a bench role, which is all the Mets should need from him.

Jankowski joined the Mets as a non-roster invitee Thursday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jankowski will push for a bench outfield spot in camp. While he's misplaced as a starter, he's been a capable fourth or fifth outfielder at times during his career, including last season, when he hit a respectable .252/.364/.351 in 157 trips to the plate for the Phillies.