Mets manager Collins: pitcher Vic Black not far from rejoining team

Mets manager Terry Collins said on Tuesday pitcher Vic Black is not far from rejoining the club, the team announced.

Black, who is currently on the 15-day DL with a shoulder and neck injury, threw one inning for Double-A Binghamton on Monday. He has made seven rehab appearances so far, but has not pitched in the majors since 2014 when he posted a 2-3 record with a 2.60 ERA in 34 2/3 innings of work.