The New York Mets are calling up veteran catcher Gary Sanchez, according to multiple reports.

Sanchez signed with the Mets on May 9, a week after he opted out of a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants.

The Mets lost starting catcher Omar Narvaez to a left calf injury in early April, prompting rookie Francisco Alvarez's arrival from the minors. Alvarez and veteran Tomas Nido have combined to hit .178 with four home runs and 10 RBIs for the Mets.

Nido has not played since May 5 and is on the injured list with dry eye syndrome.