After signing a two-year, $14 million contract with the Mets in December, veteran right-handed reliever Anthony Swarzak provides the team with a proven arm to help stabilize the bullpen. Splitting time between the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers in 2017, Swarzak put together a career year. Appearing in 70 games, the 32-year-old reliever produced a strong body of work highlighted by his 2.33 ERA, 187 ERA+, 1.034 WHIP, and a 10.6 K/9, all of which were career bests.
During the 2015 season, in which Swarzak was a member of the Cleveland Indians, the right-handed reliever was introduced to Mickey Callaway, who served as the team’s pitching coach.