In a new ESPN Insider article, Buster Olney notes that “Rival executives expect the Rays to trade Drew Smyly or Chris Archer, as well as closer Alex Colome, who had 37 saves last season.”
Colome, 28 on Opening Day, is coming off an all-star campaign where he pitched to a 2-4 record, with a 1.91 ERA and 37 saves, which was mentioned above.
With the possibility that Jeurys Familia could miss an extended amount of time, the Mets are looking for reinforcements, and Colome could fit the bill.
After having mixed success as a starter in the beginning of his career, Colome really came into his own and flourished last year as a relief pitcher.
Colome isn’t arbitration eligible until 2018, and can become a free agent in 2021.
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