New York also signed left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady to a one-year deal and selected the contract of outfielder Travis Jankowski from Triple-A Syracuse.

Mark Vientos will have to wait for his return — and Luisangel Acuña is headed to the minors for more playing time — as the Mets made several roster moves prior to Monday’s series opener against Atlanta at Citi Field.

Despite high hopes for the young infielder, the Mets demoted Luisangel Acuña to the minors after a prolonged slump at the plate.