Mets sign Ex-Tampa Closer Al Reyes

The Mets today tried another avenue to upgrade their bullpen by signing Al Reyes, who was recently waived by the Tampa Rays.

Reyes was released by the Rays on Aug. 9 when he refused an assignment to the minor leagues. For Tampa, Reyes was 2-2 with a 4.37 ERA, but was on the DL twice. Serving as the Rays' primary closer, he had 26 saves in 2007.