The Mets, after two high-profile lineup moves in recent days, turned toward the bullpen Wednesday.
Luis García, a veteran right-hander who spent last season with three teams, has reached agreement with the club on a one-year contract, The Post’s Joel Sherman first reported.
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Try it freeGarcía, 38, pitched to a 3.42 ERA in 58 appearances last season with the Angels, Nationals and Dodgers.
He became the third new member of a reconstructed Mets bullpen during an offseason in which Edwin Díaz departed to the Dodgers on a three-year, $69 million contract.
Previously, the Mets signed Devin Williams to a three-year, $51 million contract and Luke Weaver a two-year deal for $22 million.
The Mets also have Huascar Brazobán, and lefties Brooks Raley and A.J. Minter in the bullpen.
Luis Garcia pitching for the Angels in August 2025. MediaNews Group via Getty ImagesGarcía averaged 96.9 mph with his fastball last season, which ranked in MLB’s 87th percentile, according to Statcast. He also had a ground ball rate of 49.7 percent, which ranked in the 82nd percentile.
In the past week, the Mets signed Bo Bichette to a three-year, $126 million contract and traded with the White Sox for outfielder Luis Robert Jr. before capping Wednesday by acquiring starter Freddy Peralta and reliever Tobias Myers from the Brewers, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed.
Brett Baty will be an option to play first base and left field, according to Stearns. Last season Baty split time between second and third base, but those positions are now occupied by full-time players in Marcus Semien and Bichette.
“We have got a lot of people in the organization who feel Brett Baty is going to be a real good left fielder once he gets some experience out there,” Stearns said.
The Mets also plan to evaluate prospect Carson Benge in left field during spring training and have Tyrone Taylor returning.
“I think we have some options out there, and we’ll continue to see how the offseason goes,” Stearns said.
