New York Mets retain southpaw reliever Jerry Blevins

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Former Washington Nationals pitcher Jerry Blevins pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the ninth inning at Nationals Park on August 19, 2014 in Washington, D.C. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

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Free agent bullpen piece Jerry Blevins is bringing his left arm back to Queens next season.

Blevins agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million pact with the New York Mets on Saturday, according to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal. Jon Heyman was the first to report that a deal had been made between the two parties. The contract includes a $6 million option for 2018. The 10-year veteran had a 2.79 ERA in 73 appearances last season. He posted a 4-2 record and had two saves. Blevins, 33, owns a 3.44 career ERA in stints with the Oakland Athletics, Washington Nationals, and Mets.

Blonde almost gone. Will handle the "frosted tips" when it comes to that. Thanks @blessedbarbervictor for the cut! Also, that skeleton in the background is Halloween decor.

A photo posted by Jerry Blevins (@jblev13) on Oct 14, 2016 at 11:09am PDT

Blevins made $4 million last season. He also caught the eye of the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason, before deciding to stay put.