Mets shortstop Jose Reyes has been told to rest and refrain from athletic activity until his thyroid levels normalize.

Responding to conflicting reports about Jose Reyes

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Jose Reyes has been confirmed to have an overactive thyroid. Jose will remain in New York to await results of additional blood tests that will help further determine his treatment, the Mets said in a press release.