Mets Morning News: Matt Harvey's return excites teammates, Mets sign minor league lefty Duane Below

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The Mets added left-handed relief pitcher Duane Below on a minor league deal. The 29-year-old spent last year with the Tigers' Triple-A affiliate as a starter. He has made 43 appearances in his major league career, all but three of which came in relief, and has a 4.27 ERA.

Matt Harvey's teammates sound as excited to have him back as Mets fans do, as both the Post and Daily News wrote. Ken Davidoff says expectations for the 26-year-old ace should be tempered as he returns from Tommy John surgery.

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