Blankenhorn was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blankenhorn was recalled on Saturday and appeared in both weekend games against the Pirates, grabbing an RBI double and a three-run homer in his two pinch-hit appearances. His reward for that success is a return trip to the minors, with the Mets adding a pair of relievers (Stephen Nogosek and Anthony Banda) in a corresponding move.