Mets closer Jeurys Familia rejoins team after suspension

Mets closer Jeurys Familia rejoined the team Thursday night after serving a 15-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy.

New York activated him before a game against Philadelphia.

Manager Terry Collins said he would like to use Familia right away, if possible. Familia said he was eager to get back on the mound in any role.

The 27-year-old Familia led the majors with a team-record 51 saves last year. The suspension cost him $730,328 of his $7,425,000 salary.

"I can't wait to get back on that mound," Familia said through a translator.

Familia hugged several Phillies in the outfield during batting practice and spent the rest of the time shagging fly balls with his teammates.

"I'm very happy to be back with this team," he said. "I've missed these guys."

He was arrested last October on a simple assault charge after his wife was left with scratches on her chest and a bruise on her cheek.

A judge dismissed charges in December after Familia's wife told a prosecutor her husband did not hurt her.

Red Sox manager John Farrell said pitcher David Price has been dealing with "soreness" in his recovery from an injured left elbow.

Price threw on flat ground for the second consecutive day before Thursday afternoon's game against Toronto. He is scheduled to throw a bullpen session in Baltimore on Friday.

Price was the 2012 AL Cy Young Award winner with Tampa Bay. He was 17-9 with a 3.99 ERA last year, his first with Boston. He felt discomfort in his elbow after a simulated game in February.