Mets add relief pitching depth on MiLB deal

MLB: Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds, connor overton, metsThe Mets made another minor addition to their pitching depth on Thursday, signing right-hander Conner Overton to a minor-league deal. It’s not the kind of move that will shake up the bullpen picture, but it does give the organization another arm to stash away in Triple-A.

Overton, 31, spent the past few seasons in the Reds system, though he didn’t make an appearance in the majors last year. Instead, he logged 36.2 innings in the minors, where he was hit around to the tune of a 7.85 ERA. That kind of number doesn’t exactly inspire confidence, but depth is depth.

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