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METS SIGN KIKO CALERO

The Mets have signed veteran reliever Kiko Calero to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training. Calero can earn 850k if he makes the team and an additional 650k through incentives. This is a great signing by the Mets because it adds depth to the reliever pool without any true risk, Calero doesn't cost them a roster spot nor was the contract very big. Despite a 1.67 ERA in 67 appearances Calero struggled to find work because his shoulder is such a risk. In 2008 he tore his rotator cuff but instead of surgery opted to rehab the shoulder and last season he spent sometime on the DL with inflammation in that shoulder. Maybe Escobar and Calero can time their DL time between each other, so that ones pitching effectively while the other takes a rest. While I believe both will spend time on the DL, I also believe both are good signings and will contribute to the team this year.