The veteran right-hander signed a one-year deal with the Mets on Thursday, after opting out from his contract with the Rangers earlier this week.
Leone was available to pitch in the Mets’ series finale against the Tigers.
Leone, a Norwich, Conn. native, had appeared in eight games this season at Triple-A for the Rangers and pitched to a 1.59 ERA. Leone’s addition comes as the Mets are searching for additional bullpen arms that can augment their nucleus of David Robertson, Adam Ottavino, Drew Smith and Brooks Raley.Dominic Leone during spring training with the Rangers on Feb. 18, 2023.John Curtiss and Zach Muckenhirn were optioned to Triple-A Syracuse to create roster space for Leone and Justin Verlander .Share this article:
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