Mets trade for Tigers’ Matt Seelinger to add depth arm

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ATLANTA — The Mets are all but dead in the standings, but still have nearly half a season to play, with plenty of innings to cover.

Another arm is forthcoming. The team on Monday acquired reliever Matt Seelinger from the Tigers for cash considerations.

Seelinger, 31, posted a 3.89 ERA in his 27 appearances this season for Triple-A Toledo.


The Mets acquired right-hander Matt Seelinger from the Tigers.
The Mets acquired right-hander Matt Seelinger from the Tigers. Minor League Baseball via Getty

Matt Seelinger was in his third year with the Tigers organization.
Matt Seelinger was in his third year with the Tigers organization. MLB Photos via Getty Images

Seelinger, a career minor leaguer, grew up on Long Island.

He previously spent time in the Pirates, Rays, Giants and Phillies organizations.

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