Mets designate Jacobs for assignment

The New York Mets designated infielder Mike Jacobs for assignment, recalling right-hander Tobi Stoner to add some bullpen depth one day after playing 20 innings. Jacobs was just 5 for 24 with one homer, a double and two RBIs in seven games. Does this mean Daniel Murphy is almost ready to come back? Manuel said he'd go with Frank Catalanotto and Fernando Tatis for the time being, and Catalanotto was at first base, Sunday night against the Cardinals' Adam Wainwright. I anticipated the call up of a relief pitcher when I first heard the news, since Manuel emptied the pen in last night's 20 inning affair. We will see how long untill Murphy comes back.