Mets Free Agency Rumors Link Team to Solid Lefty Reliever

Steve Cohen and the New York Mets spent the offseason making big splash after big splash through free agent and trade acquisitions. While the team takes on a completely new look heading into the regular season, it appears the front office isn't finished tweaking the roster.

According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, New York has been linked to a veteran left-handed reliever.

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Heyman reported that the Mets have checked in on free agent Tony Watson, a stellar veteran reliever over the past decade.

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The 36-year-old lefty has put together an impressive 11-year MLB career across four teams. He's compiled a 2.90 ERA and 1.083 WHIP during that stretch, including just 0.9 home runs per nine innings.

Watson split time between the Los Angeles Angels and San Francisco Giants a year ago, pitching to a 3.92 ERA. He was much more successful in 26 appearances for San Francisco thanks to his 2.96 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 24.1 innings.

New York could still use more left-handed depth in its bullpen alongside Chasen Shreve and Alex Claudio. Both veterans own 3.50+ career ERA marks.

It's clear that Cohen and the front office are aiming a World Series run in 2022. Currently, the Mets hold +1100 odds (5th) to win the World Series on FanDuel Sportsbook.

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