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Newly-signed RHP Ben Rowen could bolster middle relief

The Mets signed submarine-throwing RHP Ben Rowen to a minor league deal in Decmeber.

Rowen has never pitched well enough to stick in the big leagues. However, with fewer than 12 innings under his belt, it's difficult to use that background to draw conclusions about his underlying talent or what to expect.

He has shown a lot of promise in extended time in Triple-A, where he has amassed 174 innings with several different organizations. Overall, Rowen has put up very strong numbers there, posting a 2.22 ERA paired with a 1.052 WHIP. He doesn't put up very high strikeout totals -- just 6.