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New York Mets Resign Ryan Stanek and Eye Potential Trades for Starting Pitchers

In a notable move aimed at strengthening their bullpen, the New York Mets have secured the services of Ryan Stanek for a one-year contract valued at $4.5 million, coupled with $500,000 in performance-based incentives. This agreement is strikingly similar to the contract Stanek signed with the Mariners last offseason, reflecting the team’s strategy to build a robust relief corps. Despite a challenging regular season where Stanek posted a 6.06 ERA over 16.1 innings with the Mets, he demonstrated his capabilities in the postseason, highlighting a trend of underperformance in regular play followed by significant contributions when it mattered in October.