In a minor move that underscores their need for majors-worthy arms, the Mets agreed to acquire right-hander Wilmer Font from the Tampa Bay Rays for a player to be named or cash, the team announced on Monday afternoon.
Font, a journeyman swingman who turns 29 this month, joins the Mets at a time of uncertainty for their pitching staff _ starters Steven Matz and Jason Vargas are facing seemingly minor injuries and the bullpen is thinned by physical issues for Jeurys Familia, Justin Wilson and Luis Avilan.
The Mets are Font's fourth team since the start of the 2018 season. He spent last year with the Dodgers, A's and Rays. Across parts of five major-league seasons, Font has a 6.51 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in 37 games (five starts).
