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It’s been a rough season for the Mets, but they are still clinging to playoff hopes as the season enters the final month. They are 5.0 games behind the Braves in the NL East standings, and they’re 5.5 games out for the final wild card spot in the National League.
MLB Network’s Jon Heyman reports the Mets have agreed to a deal with Hand, which gives their bullpen a slight boost down the stretch. Hand hasn’t been great this season, pitching to a 4.21 ERA and 4.87 FIP, but he remains a viable option against left-handed batters.