CBS Sports’ Jon Heyman reports that the Mets are closing in on a deal with free agent Brandon Lyon.
Lyon posted a 3.10 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 63/20 K/BB ratio in 61 innings for the Astros and Blue Jays in 2012. If signed, he’ll be the third right-handed reliever the Mets have added this week after signing LaTroy Hawkins and Scott Atchison. Lyon will presumably serve in a setup role with the Mets, but has closing experience and could serve as an insurance policy behind Frank Francisco.
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