Official Site of the Mets · Aug 5, 2015
Mets add lefty reliever O'Flaherty from A's
O'Flaherty preserves the shutout 0:16 7/19/15: With runners in scoring position and two down, Eric O'Flaherty gets Torii Hunter to bounce out to Brett Lawrie and end the inning The Mets added to their bullpen depth on Tuesday, acquiring left-hander Eric O'Flaherty and cash from the A's in exchange for a player to be named or cash.
O'Flaherty was 1-2 with a 5.91 ERA in 25 relief appearances for the A's this season. He limited left-handed batters to a .186 average in 50 plate appearances.
In a corresponding roster move, the Mets designated reliever Alex Torres for assignment.