The Mets originally acquired Blevins in a trade from the Nationals, with whom he posted a 4.87 ERA in 2014. Overall, Blevins owns a 3.53 mark in nine seasons with the A's, Nationals and Mets, holding left-handed batters to a .206 average and a .257 on-base percentage.
Blevins is back! We've agreed to a one-year deal with LHP @jerryblevins. #Mets pic.twitter.com/HTRomV7qrY
Ever since Josh Edgin underwent Tommy John surgery last March, the Mets have struggled to find a reliable lefty specialist. Blevins initially appeared to be the answer, but his fractured forearm ended those hopes.