The Mets added some bullpen depth on Thursday, claiming right-hander Wander Suero off waivers from the Atlanta Braves.
Suero, 33, appeared in five games with the Braves this season, pitching to an 11.37 ERA with four walks and seven strikeouts in 6.1 innings.
Breaking into the majors with the Washington Nationals in 2018, Suero pitched four seasons with the Nats, posting a 4.61 ERA with a 3.80 FIP.
The righty has also pitched in the big leagues with the Los Angeles Dodgers (five games), Houston Astros (one game), and the Braves (five games).
While Suero may not be a high-leverage reliever for the Mets, he does give them another experienced arm in a bullpen that has been heavily taxed due to the starting rotation not providing enough length on a consistent basis.
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