Report: Mets to meet with agents for Axford, Gregg
Just hours after reportedly signing veteran right-hander Bartolo Colon to a two-year deal, the Mets are scheduled to meet with the representatives for a pair of late-inning relievers, according to MLB Network's Jim Duquette.
Mets are supposed to meet with the agent for John Axford and Kevin Gregg later today. Both would be late inning options for them
— Jim Duquette (@Jim_Duquette) December 11, 2013
The Mets' bullpen is in a state of disarray, as the club lost veteran reliever LaTroy Hawkins to free agency, while late-inning fixture Bobby Parnell is currently recovering from neck surgery. The team also opted to non-tender 37-year-old righty Scott Atchison last week.
Axford compiled a 4.02 ERA with a career-high 1.52 WHIP over 75 appearances between the Brewers and Cardinals last year, averaging a career-low nine strikeouts per nine innings.
Gregg, meanwhile, served as the Cubs' closer for the majority of 2013, notching 33 saves with a 3.48 ERA while averaging 8.1 strikeouts and 4.6 walks per nine innings.