The Mets reached an agreement with pitcher Taijuan Walker, according to several reports.
Joel Sherman of The Post reported that the deal is for three years and $ 23 million, with the third year as the player’s option. If Walker declines the option, the deal will be $ 20 million for two years. The agreement is awaiting a physical examination.
Walker, 28, appeared in 108 games over eight MLB seasons with the Diamondbacks, Mariners and Blue Jays. Throughout his career, he has compiled an ERA of 3.84 out of 581.2 entries.
Walker underwent Tommy John surgery in 2018 while with the Diamondbacks and appeared in just one game in 2019. He returned to the Mariners in 2020 and was traded mid-season for the Blue Jays.
In his first full season after the surgery, Walker posted an ERA of 2.70 in 11 matches, his second best score in a season, behind only 2014. He will likely enter the Mets rotation alongside Jacob DeGrom, Carlos Carrasco, Marcus Stroman and Noah Syndergaard when he returns from his own Tommy John surgery.