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NEW YORK — A person familiar with negotiations says the New York Mets and right-handed reliever Ryne Stanek have agreed to a one-year deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal was subject to a successful physical and hadn't been announced. The Mets acquired Stanek from Seattle in exchange for minor league outfielder Rhylan Thomas at the trade deadline last year. Stanek posted a 6.06 ERA in 17 appearances with the Mets during the regular season and became a trusted reliever late in the postseason. In eight innings covering seven postseason appearances, the 33-year-old allowed three runs and stuck out eight.
