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The New York Mets plan to meet with free-agent right-hander Bronson Arroyo next week, according to reports. General manager Sandy Alderson reportedly will fly to Arroyo’s Tampa, Florida, home. |
Alderson was in contact with Arroyo’s representatives to set up an in-person meeting while in Maryland on Wednesday, according to ESPNNewYork.com.
Arroyo is reportedly looking to get a three-year contract, but might settle for a two-year deal with a vesting option for 2016. With ace Matt Harvey out next season after having Tommy John surgery, the Mets need a couple of starting pitchers. The Mets want to add to a rotation that includes Jonathon Niese, Zack Wheeler and Dillon Gee. Prospects Noah Syndergaard, Rafael Montero and Jacob deGrom likely will start the season at Triple-A Las Vegas.
Arroyo, 36, was 14-12 with a 3.79 ERA over 202 innings with the Cincinnati Reds this year. He has pitched the third-most innings in the major leagues since 2005: 1,895 2/3.
Alderson has been busy, already having met with free-agent shortstop Jhonny Peralta and outfielder Chris Young.
The Mets signed Young to a one-year, $7.25 million contract, but Peralta since signed a four-year, $53 million deal with the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Mets also have met with Roc Nation founder/agent and hip-hop mogul Jay Z in Manhattan about free-agent second baseman Robinson Cano. However, Alderson said it is unlikely the Mets would reach a deal with him.
Meanwhile a drug report jointly released by Major League Baseball and the players’ union showed that Adderall use is on the rise, among other findings.
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