Breaking: Veteran Reliever Available After Mets Decline Option
The Mets have declined their $7.75M team option on right-hander Phil Maton, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The 31-year-old will receive a $250K buyout and return to free agency. The decision isn’t much of a surprise, even though Maton pitched quite well for the club down the stretch this season. The veteran righty…