Report: Mets close to deal with Brandon Lyon
Brandon Lyon - R - Toronto Blue Jays
Feb. 3, 2013 - 4:50 PM ET
CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Mets are closing in on a deal with free agent Brandon Lyon.
Lyon posted a 3.10 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 63/20 K/BB ratio in 61 innings for the Astros and Blue Jays in 2012. If signed, he'll be the third right-handed reliever the Mets have added this week after signing LaTroy Hawkins and Scott Atchison. Lyon is expected to be used in a setup role with the Mets, but has closing experience and will serve as insurance behind Frank Francisco.
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter