Mets Sign RHP Carl Edwards Jr. to Minor League Deal

The Mets have added pitching depth by agreeing to a minor league deal with right-handed reliever Carl Edwards Jr. The contract includes an invitation to major league spring training. Edwards, 34, brings 11 years of MLB experience, including a successful five-year stint with the Chicago Cubs where he won a World Series in 2016 and posted a 3.30 ERA. He has a career 3.56 ERA across appearances with eight different teams.