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Mets might not be done adding to bullpen

The team retained Addison Reed and Jerry Blevins and signed Antonio Bastardo, but could they make another move?

Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

The Mets might not be done adding to their bullpen for the upcoming season, according to Mike Puma of the Post, who tweeted that update amid a bunch of tweets following the BBWAA awards ceremony last night.

Last week, the Mets signed left-handed relief pitcher Antonio Bastardo to a two-year, $12 million contract. That was the team's second relief pitcher signing of the offseason, as the left-handed Jerry Blevins was re-signed to a one-year, $4 million contract. The bullpen also includes Addison Reed, who the Mets traded for in late August and tendered a contract following the season. The sides agreed to a $5.3 million salary for 2016.

As for the remaining free agent class of relief pitchers, Tommy Hunter and Tyler Clippard are among the better options on the tracker at MLB Trade Rumors. The Mets acquired Clippard in July, and he was pretty good for most of his time with the team but struggled late in the regular season and in the playoffs. Hunter spent last season with the Orioles and Cubs and had a 4.18 ERA and 3.83 FIP, but he was much more effective pitching in relief for Baltimore in 2013 and 2014.