Mets Sign Anthony Swarzak

The New York Mets announced today that they have signed reliever RHP Anthony Swarzak to a two-year $14 mil deal. Last season, Swarzak posted a 2.33 ERA, 2.74 FIP, and 1.034 WHIP in 77.1 innings combined with the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers. He began his career with the Minnesota Twins and then pitched for the New York Yankees before joining the White Sox and Brewers. Swarzak throws a fastball that tops out at 95 mph and has a sharp slider at 87 mph. He is joining a bullpen that already features RHP Jeurys Familia, RHP A.J. Ramos and LHP Jerry Blevins. It will be interesting to see how manager Mickey Callaway utilitizes Swarzak and what inning he will pitch since Callaway stated he will not have a set closer and will mix and match his relievers throughout each game.