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Mets acquisition of Nick Tropeano is a savvy bullpen move

Sep 2, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Nick Tropeano (72) pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Nick Tropeano is an accomplished pitcher who showed encouraging signs in 2020 that he could be a solid contributor for the New York Mets in 2021.

After Steve Cohen finalized his purchase of the New York Mets, the club wasted no time in pursuing needed pitching help.

Yahoo! Sports announced on Friday that the Mets have claimed right-handed pitcher Nick Tropeano off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.