Reyes returned from the disabled list in August, and proceeded to become what some considered the spark for a run deprived Mets offense. On September 22, Reyes hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the 9th inning in a pivotal game against the Philadelphia Phillies to even the score at 6-6. Asdrúbal Cabrera would later hit a three-run home run in the 11th inning to win, 9-8, propelling the Mets to a Wild Card berth. Reyes batted .267 with 8 home runs and 24 RBIs in 2016. After 60 games with the Mets in 2016, the club picked up its option on its contract with Reyes, keeping him with the team for the major league minimum salary in 2017.