The Mets claimed Azocar off waivers from the Padres on Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
The Padres designated Azocar for assignment Monday.
The Padres optioned Azocar to Triple-A El Paso on Monday.
Azocar went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Monday's loss to the Angels.
Azocar will start in center field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game versus St. Louis.
Padres manager Mike Shildt said last week that Azocar will get a shot in spring training to play center field, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
San Diego recalled Azocar from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.
Azocar was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Friday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Azocar went 1-for-3 with a run, two RBI and a stolen base Sunday in a loss to the Yankees.
San Diego activated Azocar (elbow) off the 15-day injured list Saturday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.