Practically everything the New York Mets do for the remainder of the offseason will be attempted to be connected with how it potentially impacts a reunion with Pete Alonso. That is exactly what is happening with their reunion with reliever Ryne Stanek,

The New York Mets and right-handed reliever Ryne Stanek have agreed to a one-year deal, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was subject to a successful physical and hadn’t been announced.

Right-hander Ryne Stanek and the New York Mets are in agreement on a one-year contract, according to a source, further bolstering a bullpen with a hard-throwing reliever with significant postseason experience.