Mets optioned LHP Robert Carson to Triple-A Las Vegas; reassigned C Landon Powell and INF Omar Quintanilla to minor league camp. Carson lost out on a roster spot to Scott Rice, while Lowell was beat out by Anthony Recker for the backup catcher job. The Mets want Quintanilla playing shortstop every day at Vegas. Both players have a shot at seeing time with the big club at some point this season.

Robert Carson has been diagnosed with a triceps tendon strain and is listed as day-to-day. Carson left Tuesday's game after experiencing tightness in his left elbow. The diagnosis could have been worse.

Robert Carson left Tuesday's game with a left elbow strain. X-rays on Carson's elbow were negative, but he'll undergo an MRI Wednesday. The southpaw has put up a 4.72 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 17 games for the Mets this season.

Mets recalled LHP Robert Carson from Triple-A Buffalo. He'll take the roster spot of Jeremy Hefner, who will be away for a couple of days on paternity leave. Carson has had two brief stints with the Mets this season, but has spent the majority of the year in the minors, posting a 3.86 ERA and 52/21 K/BB ratio over 51 1/3 innings between Double- and Triple-A. He'll provide a second left-hander out of the bullpen to complement Josh Edgin.

The Mets are considering adding Robert Carson to their bullpen. With Tim Byrdak (shoulder) on the disabled list, Carson is a candidate to be promoted for this weekend's series with the Braves. "When we get home, we're going to take a look," manager Terry Collins said. "We've got obviously Johan coming off the DL at the end of the week, and we've got to make another move, so we'll certainly make some considerations whether we need another lefty."

The Mets are expected to recall Robert Carson and Josh Satin from Triple-A Buffalo. They'll take the roster spots of Ramon Ramirez (hamstring) and Mike Baxter (collarbone). It had been thought that Pedro Beato would take Ramirez's spot, but Adam Rubin of ESPN New York speculates that they might not be ready to restore him to the 40-man roster since Chris Young will need a spot Tuesday.

Mets optioned LHP Robert Carson to Double-A Binghamton. Carson gave up two runs over three innings after being called up a little over a week ago. He'll return to a 1.84 ERA and 13/4 K/BB ratio over 14 2/3 innings at Binghamton.

Mets recalled LHP Robert Carson from Triple-A Syracuse. Carson is likely to be sent back to the Triple-A level on Friday, when the Mets are forced to promote a starter to take Mike Pelfrey's (elbow) spot in the rotation.

Robert Carson (intercostal strain) threw a bullpen session Tuesday without incident. Carson suffered an intercostal strain on his right side early in camp, but has made steady progress since receiving an injection. The 23-year-old southpaw hopes to throw one more bullpen session before being cleared to make his Grapefruit League debut.

Robert Carson won't throw for at least a week after straining the intercostal muscles on his left side earlier this week. Carson has received an injection to hopefully speed the recovery along, but generally intercostal strains sideline players for multiple weeks. It's a tough blow for Carson, who was hoping to impress enough in spring training to earn a spot in the Mets bullpen as a left-handed reliever.