Bastardo was one of the most consistent relievers in baseball last year. He finished the season 4-1 with 2.98 ERA and 1.13 WHIP for the Pirates.
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The Mets possess one of the best pitching staffs in MLB. But it’s a young rotation, so adding a veteran like Bastardo should help ease manager Terry Collins’ mind when he decides to take out his starters early in the season.
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Bastardo, 30, will likely pitch in the seventh and eighth innings depending on the situation.
