Statement: Mets record lefty reliever Bastardo to two-year plan

Bastardo, 30, was both the top lefty reliever on the totally free agent market which offseason. In 2015, he was born beneath 66 games, throwing to a 2.98 ERA, impressive out 64 on 57 1/3 innings for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Acquiring Bastardo pays both the Mets two key relievers -- along with Addison reed -- to decideded the desk with regard to Jeurys Familia in the ninth resort. He also gives both the Mets four lefties in the pen, going to Jerry Blevins, Sean Gilmartin and Josh Edgin.

Bastardo has employment 3.58 ERA across eight seasons in the heavy leagues, eight which coming from NL East rival Philadelphia.