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Mets Closer Option – Trevor May

One of the first free agent signings under Steve Cohen’s ownership, if the role as Mets closer opens up in 2021, Trevor May could fill the role very admirably.

Originally drafted by the Phillies in the 2008 draft, Trevor May was first called up to the Major Leagues in 2014 by the Minnesota Twins as a starting pitcher before being converted into a relief pitcher.

After a shaky start to his career in the big leagues and missing the entire 2017 season following Tommy John Surgery, May has established himself as one of the top “set up men” in baseball.

In his return from surgery, May has averaged out a 3.19 ERA over 113 innings since the 2018 season. He has also had his number called to close out games on occasion, recording 7 saves over that stretch as well.

May is coming to New York on a 2-year contract and looks to be slotted in as a setup man for New York, helping to bolster what was an inconsistent bullpen from the season prior.

He performed very consistently in Minnesota, which is considered a “hitter’s park”, and if for whatever reason he was called upon to close out a game for the Mets, based on his past record, he could fill the role very nicely.

Since returning from surgery in the 2018 season, May has seemingly risen to the occasion to every task he was asked to do, from moving from the starting rotation into the bullpen, to becoming one of the top set up men in the game. If the Mets are in need of a closer in 2021, May would certainly be a good gamble to take.