Mets activate Atchison, option Valdespin to Vegas

The Mets have activated relief pitcher Scott Atchison from the disabled list. To create space on the roster, the team has optioned Jordany Valdespin to Triple-A Las Vegas. 

Atchison has not pitched since the second week of May because of bone spurs and loose bodies in his right elbow. He was initially activated from the disabled list on June 18, but suffered a setback in his rehab assignment. Atchison has made 19 appearances for the Mets this season, posting a 4.50 ERA in 18.1 innings pitched.

Valdespin hit just .188 with four home runs in 143 plate appearances for the Mets in 2013.