Jon Rauch

Jim Duquette of MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM Radio reports that Jon Rauch’s contract with the Mets will be for one year and $3.5 million.

He says the deal also will include some incentives. Rauch also made $3.5 million last year with the Blue Jays, when he posted a 4.85 ERA and 1.35 WHIP over 53 appearances. The Mets reportedly aren’t done shopping for relievers, so it remains to be seen whether Rauch will be their closer.

Jim Duquette of MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM Radio reports that the Mets and Jon Rauch have agreed to a contract, pending a physical.

Many outlets have reported that the Mets were closing in on the right-handed reliever, and it appears that it will be a one-year deal. The Mets are expected to target another reliever, which might affect whether or not Rauch would be used as the closer for his new club.

Andy Martino of the New York Daily News reports that the Mets may be close to a deal with free agent reliever Jon Rauch.

Martino asked his source if the two sides were closing in on the deal, and they responded, “You’re on the right track.” Rauch is one of a handful of relievers the Mets are courting, and, if they do indeed sign him, he seems likely to serve as their closer.

The Blue Jays offered arbitration to Jon Rauch.

The Jays declined a $3.75 million option on Rauch at the end of the 2011 regular season. They’re likely hoping that he will decline the arbitration offer and sign elsewhere, thus netting Toronto a 2012 draft pick.

The Blue Jays haven’t ruled out re-signing Jon Rauch.

The Jays declined a $3.75 million option on Rauch for next season, but they might have interest in bringing him back at a lesser rate. The 33-year-old righty posted a 4.85 ERA and tallied 11 saves in 52 innings of work this season. He’s a Type B free agent.