The Mets won’t be leaving the Winter Meetings empty handed.
After missing on relievers Bryan Shaw and Tommy Hunter, general manager Sandy Alderson netted a power right arm for his bullpen, landing Anthony Swarzak on a two-year deal worth $14 million, an industry source confirmed.
The 32-year-old Swarzak went 6-4 with a 2.32 ERA and 1.034 WHIP last season in 70 appearances for the White Sox and Brewers.
Swarzak will join Jeurys Familia, AJ Ramos and Jerry Blevins to give the Mets four proven arms in the bullpen.
On Tuesday, new manager Mickey Callaway indicated the team may not name a closer, instead opting to use his best pitchers in the highest leverage situations, regardless of the inning.
The Mets still hope to trade for a second baseman and add another outfield/first base bat to the mix. An industry source indicated Mets officials convened this week with Jay Bruce’s agent, and although no offer was extended for the veteran outfielder, the team remains “very interested.”
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