PORT ST. LUCIE — The Mets ranked ninth in MLB last season with a 3.90 ERA from their relievers. Much of that same crew is back. The most notable difference is the subtraction of left-hander Aaron L…
PORT ST. LUCIE — The Mets ranked ninth in MLB last season with a 3.90 ERA from their relievers. Much of that same crew is back.
Whether the Mets will carry a lefty in the bullpen is a topic of discussion among manager Buck Showalter and the front office. For now, there are likely seven relievers who are locks for the Opening Day roster. A look at the inventory:The Mets closer endured a midseason slump in which he blew three straight saves, but overall had a solid year. In 63 appearances, he pitched to a 3.45 ERA and finished with 32 saves in 38 chances.
May’s strikeout rate and whiff percentage ranked in MLB’s 90th and 87th percentile, respectively, according to Statcast. Last year, the right-hander pitched to a 4.21 ERA in 69 appearances for the Red Sox. The Brooklyn native’s résumé includes dominant seasons with the Yankees and Rockies.