Report: Mets bring back Colon on 1-year deal
The New York Mets reportedly finalized their starting rotation Wednesday by agreeing to a one-year, $7.25-million deal with free-agent pitcher Bartolo Colon.
The deal, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, is pending a physical.
Colon reportedly had better offers from other clubs, but wanted to stay with the Mets because of his love for the fans, teammates, and organization, according to multiple reports.
The 42-year-old hurler appeared in 33 games for the Mets last season, making 31 starts while offering a solid veteran presence to a young New York staff, posting a 14-13 record with a 4.16 ERA and 1.24 WHIP.
After the Mets traded left-hander Jon Niese to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for second baseman Neil Walker, a spot became vacant in the Mets' rotation, which Colon looks to fill for the time being.
| PITCHER | GS | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | 30 | 2.54 | 0.98 |
| Matt Harvey | 29 | 2.71 | 1.02 |
| Noah Syndergaard | 24 | 3.24 | 1.05 |
| Steven Matz | 6 | 2.27 | 1.23 |
| Bartolo Colon | 31 | 4.16 | 1.24 |
Colon, a former Cy Young winner and three-time All-Star has 18 big-league seasons under his belt, earning 218 wins across nearly 3,000 innings of work. His win total is the third highest in history among Dominican-born pitchers, behind only Juan Marichal (243) and Pedro Martinez (219).