Jun 21, 2010 9:10 AM EST

The Mets are sending young pitcher Jenrry Mejia to Double-A Binghamton to work as a starter.

"We see him long-term as a starter," said general manager Omar Minaya.

Mejia has been a reliever for the first three months of the season.

There have been whispers that the Mets might use Mejia as trade bait should they make a play for a starter like Cliff Lee.

Via ESPN