VAST VIEW Mets Bring Back 36-Year-Old Reliever Who Became a Surprise Starter
New York has re-signed a veteran right-hander who bounced between the bullpen and the rotation last season, giving the club fresh pitching depth after stints with the Red Sox and Padres.
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The New York Mets have re-signed a 36-year-old pitcher who spent last season splitting time between the bullpen and the starting rotation, according to Sporting News. The veteran reliever previously pitched for the Boston Red Sox and San Diego Padres before ending the season in New York.
The move adds experienced arm depth to a Mets pitching staff that leaned on him for both relief innings and spot starts last year, Sporting News reported. Terms of the new deal were not detailed in the report.
By keeping the well-traveled right-hander in the fold, the Mets secure a flexible option who can be deployed in multiple roles heading into the new season.
Sources: Sporting News
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