Mets In Talks With Brad Hand
4 years agoThe New York Mets are in talks with free-agent relief pitcher Brad Hand, but the two sides are "not close" to completing a deal, according to a source. The three-time All-Star has a very nice 2.70 ERA in the last five seasons with the Padres and Cleveland. The left-handed reliever had a sparkling 2.05 ERA and an MLB-leading 16 saves for Cleveland in the shortened 2020 season before they waived him this offseason in order to cut costs. The Astros, Dodgers and Blue Jays are also interested in the 30-year-old. If he were to sign with New York, Hand would give the Mets another ninth-inning option alongside Edwin Diaz, who blew his fair share of save chances in the last two seasons. Hand would certainly have some low-end closing appeal in fantasy leagues with the Mets and their vastly improved roster.
Source: MLB.com - Mark Feinsand
Source: MLB.com - Mark Feinsand