The New York Mets bolstered their bullpen on Thursday, finalizing a one-year contract with right-hander Ryne Stanek. Stanek was acquired in a trade with Seattle at the deadline last year for minor league outfielder Rhylan Thomas.

Right-hander Ryne Stanek and the New York Mets are in agreement on a one-year contract, according to a source, further bolstering a bullpen with a hard-throwing reliever with significant postseason experience.

Practically everything the New York Mets do for the remainder of the offseason will be attempted to be connected with how it potentially impacts a reunion with Pete Alonso. That is exactly what is happening with their reunion with reliever Ryne Stanek,