The Mets are keeping as many arms as possible at the Major League level. Rumors were that Elmer Dessens would be sent down when Oliver Perez was ready to come back.
Instead, they sent down a position player.
Argenis Reyes was optioned back to Triple-A Buffalo to make roster room for Perez.
Perez will be making his sixth start of the season tomorrow against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is 1-2 with a 9.97 ERA and 2.262 WHIP in 21 2-3 innings.