The Mets added another option to a bullpen that will need to be rebuilt.
On Wednesday, David Stearns & Company signed veteran left-hander Genesis Cabrera to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to major league camp.
Cabrera, a 28-year-old native of the Dominican Republic, pitched in 69 games for the Blue Jays last season, posting a 3.59 ERA.
In six major league seasons (his first four and a half with the Cardinals and the past year and a half with Toronto), Cabrera posted a 3.89 ERA and 268 strikeouts in 275 2/3 innings.
Cabrera has no minor league options left.
The Mets, who declined the options of Phil Mayton, non-tendered Alex Young and Grant Hartwig, and watched Ryne Stanek, Drew Smith, Adam Ottavino and Brooks Lally become free agents, are looking to improve their bullpen. need to be rebuilt, especially with the lack of pitchers. left handed.
Danny Young is currently the only southpaw reliever on the Mets' 40-man roster.
Cabrera joins Chris Devenski, Rico Garcia, Hoby Harris and Alex Carrillo as non-roster relievers who the Mets hope will impress in February and March.
The Mets also signed right-handers Dylan Covey and swingman Justin Hagenmann to major league contracts, and acquired right-hander Kevin Hargett from the Brewers.
