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New York Mets finalize one-year contract with reliever Ryne Stanek

MLB: NLCS-New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers

Oct 20, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Mets pitcher Ryne Stanek (55) pitches in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game six of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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NEW YORK — The New York Mets bolstered their bullpen on Thursday, finalizing a one-year contract with right-hander Ryne Stanek.

Stanek was acquired in a trade with Seattle at the deadline last year for minor league outfielder Rhylan Thomas. Stanek posted a 6.06 ERA in 17 appearances with the Mets during the regular season and became a trusted reliever late in the postseason.

In eight innings covering seven postseason appearances, the 33-year-old allowed three runs and struck out eight.

“Ryne emerged as an important late-inning option for us last season and we’re excited to bring him back,” Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said in a release. “He brings a combination of experience and stuff that will complement the rest of our pen well.”

Stanek joins a bullpen that features closer Edwin Diaz and lefty setup man A.J. Minter.

To make room on New York’s 40-man roster, right-hander Dylan Covey was designated for assignment. The 33-year-old Covey hasn’t appeared in a big league game since 2023.

Stanek was a first-round pick by Tampa Bay in the 2013 amateur draft. He is 17-17 with a 3.65 ERA and 11 saves in 401 major league games, also playing for the Rays, Miami and Houston.