The Mets are signing another reliever to help their beleaguered bullpen.
According to FanSided's Roberty Murray, the Mets are signing right-hander Zach Pop to a major league contract.
Pop, 28, was recently designated for assignment by the Seattle Mariners. The Canadian native appeared in four games for the Mariners this season, allowing nine runs (eight earned) across 5.1 innings pitched. He's pitched much better in the minors this season, allowing five runs (three earned) across 7.2 innings (nine appearances) with the Mariners' Triple-A affiliate.
The news comes the same day the Mets placed Dedniel Núñez on the IL with an elbow strain that could result in Tommy John surgery. Signing Pop to a major league contract means room will need to be made on the Mets' 40-man roster. However, moving Nunez to the 60-day IL would open up a spot for Pop.
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