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Votto went 1-for-4 with a run, a walk and a three-run triple in Tuesday's extra-inning win over the Royals.

Votto broke a 1-1 tie in the top of the 10th with a three-run triple -- his second three-bagger of the year -- off reliever Kevin McCarthy. Votto is now hitting .309 with 30 RBI and 34 runs scored. While his power numbers are down so far, he's carrying the third-best on-base percentage (.433) in the majors, trailing only Mike Trout (.435) and Freddie Freeman (.434).

Flores (back) began his rehab assignment with High-A St. Lucie on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

The Mets expect Flores to return from lower-back soreness at some point during their road trip, which runs from June 12-21. The infielder is hitting .248/.320/.398 on the season, good for an exactly average 100 wRC+.

Smith was called up as expected Tuesday and will bat seventh against the Braves, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic New York reports.

The Mets finally removed the obstacle in front of Smith, releasing Adrian Gonzalez on Sunday. Smith didn't do a whole lot in the minors to suggest he'll be a great fantasy option, though, hitting an uninspiring .260/.343/.370 despite playing in a hitter's paradise at Triple-A Las Vegas. The job may not his for long, as Peter Alonso is crushing the ball to the tune of a .310/.441/.567 line for Double-A Binghamton.

General manager Sandy Alderson said Cabrera (hamstring) is "ready to go" and will be in the lineup Tuesday against the Braves, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Cabrera exited Sunday's game with hamstring tightness, but he won't be forced to miss any additional action due to the injury thanks to a well-placed off day Monday. The second baseman, who is hitting a healthy .283/.323/.498 with 11 homers and 36 RBI through 61 games this season, will face right-hander Mike Foltynewicz in Tuesday's series opener.

Cabrera (hamstring) is not expected to head to the disabled list, James Wagner of The New York Times reports.

Cabrera left Sunday's game with hamstring tightness, but tests revealed no major injury. He's expected to miss a day or two but is unlikely to be sidelined for much longer than that. The veteran infielder has hit well for the Mets so far this season, posting a .283/.323/.498 line with 11 homers in 61 games.

Walker was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Monday.

Walker will head back to the minors after a one-day stay in the majors. The 27-year-old went 1-for-1 with a stolen base and a run scored in his lone appearance (as a pinch hitter) with the big club. Braden Shipley was summoned from the minors in a corresponding roster move.

Voit was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Monday.

Voit will head back to the minors to clear a roster spot for Daniel Poncedeleon, who was promoted to the big club in a corresponding roster move. The 27-year-old Voit appeared in five games -- all as a pinch hitter -- during his most recent big-league stint, going 2-for-4 with a walk and a three-run homer. He owns a .237/.348/.339 line across 34 games with Memphis this season.

Bell went 1-for-1 with three walks and scored one run against the Cubs on Sunday.

He's reached base five times in seven plate appearances since moving from cleanup to the sixth spot in the batting order. Pittsburgh's options are limited and Bell will likely move back to hitting fourth, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him do well right now with less pressure on him. Manager Clint Hurdle said Sunday that it seemed like Bell was trying to hit a three-run homer in every plate appearance. The fact that he's walked four times in two games while batting sixth is a good sign.

Freeman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers.

It's his third homer in the last five games and 12th of the year, as Freeman remains locked in at the plate. The first baseman has hit safely in 21 of his last 22 contests, racking up a .378/.429/.589 slash line over that stretch.

Smith will be recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Smith is set to join the major-league squad after hitting .262 with two homers and 25 RBI at Triple-A through 55 games this season. He figures to see playing time at first base after the Mets released Adrian Gonzalez on Sunday.