Mets' Kevin McGowan: Sent back to Triple-A

McGowan was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday, MLB.com reports.

McGowan joined the Mets as the club's 26th man for their doubleheader Sunday against the Nationals, but didn't appear in either game of the twin bill. As expected, his stay with the big club was brief, but he could be recalled from Triple-A on Sept. 1 when rosters expand.