The Mets have demoted three players to Triple-A Las Vegas after Sunday's defeat to the Marlins, including first baseman Ike Davis, outfielder MIke Baxter and left-handed reliever Robert Carson, according to an ESPN.com report.

Manager Terry Collins pinch hit for Davis, who is hitting .161 (30-for-186) with 66 strikeouts this season, on Sunday for the second straight game.