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Jeurys Familia agreed to a one-year, $4.1 million deal with the Mets on Wednesday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Familia agreed to a one-year, $4.1 million deal with the Mets on Wednesday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Analysis:

The 26-year-old righty took advantage of his opportunity as the Mets' closer last season, notching 43 saves to become the third-most prolific closer in baseball for the 2015 campaign. He'll enjoy a significant pay raise based on the merits of his impressive effort in 2015, going up to $4.1 million from $523,925. Familia figures to enter spring training with a strong hold on the closer's role.

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