NEW YORK _ The Mets have agreed to terms on a deal with left-handed reliever Justin Wilson, a team source said, confirming earlier reports.
The deal is for two years and $10 million.
First-time general manager Brodie Van Wagenen continues to dramatically restructure a bullpen that struggled last season. Wilson struck out 69 in 542/3 innings last season. Lefty-hitters had a .190 batting average against him last season with a .643 OPS with the Cubs.
This move gives some depth to the bullpen that is now anchored on the back end by Edwin Diaz and Jeurys Familia. Wilson gives the Mets another option with Luis Avilan for the lefty specialist role. Lefties hit .255 off the Mets' southpaw pitching last season with nine home runs in 302 at-bats.
The Mets bullpen had the fifth highest batting average against in the majors last season, and the third worst ERA (4.96) in the big leagues.
