The Mets, who are in desperate need of starting pitching, have acquired left-hander Rich Hill from the Tampa Bay Rays. Matt Murray first reported that a deal was close. In exchange, the Mets are sending pitcher Tommy Hunter and Double-A catcher Matt Dyer back to Tampa Bay.
The Mets will be Hill’s 11th major league team, and his fourth in four years. The veteran is in his 17th major league season and his first with the Rays. For his career, he has a 3.80 ERA, a 3.99 FIP, and a 1.