Carrasco Optioned

The Mets have optioned RHP D. J. Carrasco to Buffalo.  Carrasco was signed to a two-year contract this past offseason and his demotion comes as a surprise.  It is expected that he was optioned so that RHP Dillon Gee can remain with the team as a long reliever.  No corresponding move has been made yet, but Carrasco's roster spot is expected to be filled when RHP Chris Young returns from the 15-day disabled list tomorrow.  Carrasco is still on the 40-man roster.