Report: Mets agree to 2-year, $14M deal with Swarzak
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The New York Mets appear to have found a new arm for their bullpen.
The team agreed to a two-year, $14-million deal with right-hander Anthony Swarzak, sources told Marc Carig of Newsday.
The reported deal is pending a physical.
Swarzak joins a Mets bullpen under new manager Mickey Callaway. Last year, the team's relievers finished with a combined 4.82 ERA, which was only better than the Detroit Tigers.
Mets projected bullpen
| Pitcher | G | IP | ERA | WHIP | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeurys Familia | 26 | 24.2 | 4.38 | 1.46 | 25 |
| AJ Ramos | 61 | 58.2 | 3.99 | 1.42 | 72 |
| Anthony Swarzak | 70 | 77.1 | 2.33 | 1.03 | 91 |
| Jerry Blevins | 75 | 49 | 2.94 | 1.37 | 69 |
| Paul Sewald | 57 | 65.1 | 4.55 | 1.21 | 69 |
| Josh Smoker | 54 | 56.1 | 5.11 | 1.70 | 68 |
| Rafael Montero | 34 | 119 | 5.52 | 1.75 | 114 |
In 2017, Swarzak was a revelation for the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers, going a combined 6-4 with a 2.33 ERA and 1.03 WHIP across a career-high 70 appearances.
Prior to last season, the 32-year-old pitched to a 5.52 ERA in 26 appearances for the New York Yankees in 2016.