The Yankees are “moving toward a deal” with former Mets LHP Justin Wilson, according to a report Monday morning by MLB Network’s Jon Heyman.
FanSided’s Robert Murray reported Sunday morning that Wilson, 33, was in “serious talks” with the Yankees.
As a member of the Mets’ bullpen for the past two seasons, Wilson went 6-3 with a 2.91 ERA and four saves in 68 games from 2019-20.
Wilson allowed 22 runs (19 earned) on 51 hits (five home runs) with 67 strikeouts to 28 walks (plus two more intentional) in 58 2/3 innings pitched.
Formerly with the Yankees in 2015, Wilson was 5-0 with a 3.10 ERA over 74 regular-season games. Wilson yielded 21 runs (all earned) on 49 hits (three home runs) while striking out 66 and walking 20 through 61 frames.
Wilson’s nine-year MLB career has included a trio of other stops — with the Pittsburgh Pirates (2012-14), Detroit Tigers (2016-17) and Chicago Cubs (2017-18).
