The New York Mets are still optimistic about Travis d'Arnaud's future as a Major League player despite optioning him to Triple-A Las Vegas over the weekend.

The club believes d'Arnaud, a former top prospect, needs to regain his confidence.

"He's so athletic," said one source. "I think he will be a frontline guy, a pretty good everyday player who will hit some home runs. Is he Buster Posey? I don't know. But do I think he can be in the big leagues on an everyday basis for eight, ten years? Absolutely."

New York acquired d'Arnaud from the Toronto Blue Jays in the R.A. Dickey trade.