Adam Ottavino Returns to Mets on One-Year Deal

The veteran reliever, who declined his player option earlier this offseason, will likely play a high-leverage role in the bullpen.

Adam Ottavino has agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million contract with the New York Mets, pending a physical.
Ottavino, a 13-year veteran, spent the last two seasons with the Mets, producing a 3.21 ERA over 66 appearances last year.
Earlier this offseason, Ottavino declined his $6.75 million player option to return to the Mets, hoping for a multi-year deal on the open market.
Ottavino will join Jorge Lopez, who the team also signed in free agency this winter, and Edwin Diaz, who is returning from injury, in the Mets bullpen.
Ottavino's role with the Mets will shift this upcoming season, likely being used in high-leverage situations, setting things up for Diaz.