Tue 8/7/12 3:55 PM

Mets optioned RHP Elvin Ramirez to Triple-A Buffalo. He was sent down to make room for left-hander Garrett Olson on the active roster. Ramirez has a 7.30 ERA and 10/11 K/BB ratio over 12 1/3 innings this season with the Mets and should be back when rosters expand in September.