The Mets avoided arbitration with closer Jeurys Familia on Wednesday, agreeing upon a one-year, $4.1 million deal, per reports.
Familia, 26, emerged as a star in 2015, taking over the closer’s role and notching 43 saves and a league-high 65 games finished. Familia had an ERA of 1.85 and a WHIP of 1.00, striking out 86 and walking 19 in 78 innings.
He was dominant during the Mets’ run to the World Series, although many criticized his performance in the final series against Kansas City — Familia entered with the Mets ahead in 3 of their 4 losses — despite a 1.80 ERA and a 0.600 WHIP.
Familia is the highest-paid closer ever among pitchers with only one season of closing.
The Mets have avoided arbitration with all of their eligible players.
