Pitching conundrum

Matt Wise is ready to return and the Mets have to demote someone, probably a pitcher. Joe Smith seems to be the odd man out, according to most accounts because he has options left. Yet, he's pitching well. How does it help the ball club to demote a guy who's getting the job done?

Jorge Sosa has a big contract, which seems to indicate that he cannot be demoted. I'm not sure why that is, but that's what I read everywhere else. Figeuroa? Well, the Mets need him to start until a better option presents itself.

So, what to do?

One thing that occurred to me during the blown game Tuesday night was that the Mets might send Aaron Heilman to NOLA in order to stretch his arm out. He's gone 2 innings each of his last 2 appearances and been effective.

I'm not sure it's a great idea, but I don't think Heilman ever fully adjusted to the mental demands of pitching under pressure in the 8th inning. And, the Mets seem to need a starter more than they need a middle reliever right now and middle reliever is what Heilman is.