Mets' Jose Butto: Optioned to Syracuse

Butto was optioned Saturday to Triple-A Syracuse by the Mets.

Butto was never likely to begin the season with the Mets, but he is one of the better pitching prospects in the system and reached the majors for one appearance in 2022. The 24-year-old will begin the season in the International League, and could make starts for New York if he's needed and pitches well for Syracuse this spring.