Right-hander Dillon Gee is headed to the bullpen as the Mets officially scrapped their short-lived six-man rotation.

In a meeting Saturday to relay the news, manager Terry Collins apologized to Gee in part for having him make unnecessary minor league rehab starts while on the disabled list for a mild groin injury.

Gee candidly said he feels the decision to move him to the bullpen diminishes his value to the team as well as his trade value. Still, he pledged to do his best in the unfamiliar role.