Mets, Parnell Avoid Arbitration With 1-Year Deal
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — The New York Mets and injured closer Bobby Parnell have avoided arbitration and agreed on a one-year, $3.7 million contract, the same salary while he was sidelined for nearly all of last season.
The team announced the deal Wednesday. The contract includes a $50,000 bonus if Parnell makes 60 appearances in 2015.
The 30-year-old right-hander blew a save on opening day last season and had elbow-reconstruction surgery a week later. Parnell is 18-24 with 36 saves — 22 in 2013 — and a 3.57 ERA in 299 games, eight starts. He will likely begin the season on the disabled list.
Mets manager Terry Collins said last month that Parnell would likely regain his job as closer upon his return. Jenrry Mejia, who had 28 saves for the Mets last season, Jeurys Familia and Vic Black could compete for the ninth inning role until Parnell is ready.
Parnell can become a free agent after this season.
The Mets' remaining arbitration-eligible players are pitchers Dillon Gee and Jenrry Mejia, second baseman Daniel Murphy, first baseman Lucas Duda and shortstop Ruben Tejada.
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