May 7, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Tommy Hunter (29) pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fifth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Is it too soon to start enjoying Tommy Hunter? After three games and six innings of work, the veteran righty reliever has given the New York Mets a half-dozen shutout frames. He has allowed just four hits thus far and may end up as one of the more underrated signings of the winter.
Hunter was one of many free agents the Mets signed this offseason to minor league deals.