Ex-Yankees Flamethrower Linked To Mets In Free Agency To Help Fix Bullpen

One fireballer could be an option for the Mets to help fix the bullpen

The New York Mets seemingly are done adding to the starting rotation but there's more work to be done. 

New York added Sean Manaea and Luis Severino but now needs to add help in the bullpen as well as a new designated hitter. The Mets have been linked to a handful of options to fill both roles but still are in the market. 

One intriguing player who has been mentioned as a fit to help fix the bullpen is former New York Yankees fireballer, Wandy Peralta, according to the New York Post's Joel Sherman. 

"For now, though, I think the only certain item remaining on (David Stearns’) offseason Bingo card is to add a reliever, preferably a lefty," Sherman said. "It doesn’t mean the Mets won’t add two relievers or that veteran bat or try to find another depth starter. I just know they are very much in the lefty relief market that does not include the best of the group: closer Josh Hader.

"The southpaw perhaps lined up to get the next-highest salary is Matt Moore, which might take him out of consideration for the Mets. They have been more associated with Wandy Peralta and Brent Suter, who actually fared far better against righties last season while with the Rockies. Stearns knows Suter well from his Brewers days."

Peralta has been mentioned as a possible reunion candidate for the Yankees but a signing would make sense for the Mets. The fireballer has spent the last two-plus seasons with New York and has impressed with a 2.82 ERA in 165 total games and a 133-to-65 strikeout-to-walk ratio. 

New York needs to add some help to the bullpen -- especially with veteran Adam Ottavino possibly leaving in free agency. The Mets need to make a move and Peralta could fit.