* Oliver Perez, who threw 85 pitches in a Class A rehab game yesterday, will report to Class AAA Buffalo. Before making a deal, the Mets will see where Perez rates.

* Luis Castillo will begin a rehab assignment for Class A St. Lucie this weekend.

* Hisanori Takahashi is available out of the bullpen tonight.

* Jerry Manuel said it is clear Ike Davis is pressing and could use the All-Star break.