The Mets placed catcher Henry Blanco on the bereavement list because of an illness in his family and called up Josh Thole from Triple-A Buffalo to take his place.

Thole will be available for tonight’s game against the Nationals.

1. Angel Pagan CF

2. Luis Castillo 2B

3. Jose Reyes SS

4. Jason Bay LF

5. David Wright 3B

6. Ike Davis 1B

7. Jeff Francoeur RF

8. Rod Barajas C

9. John Maine SP