Mets Make Move

The New York Mets made a move on Sunday to acquire right handed reliever Luis Ayala from the Washington Nationals in exchange for a player to be named later.

The Mets, who are without closer Billy Wagner, have had their struggles closing out games ever since the all star lefty went on the disabled list. The addition of the veteran Ayala should help solidify the later innings.

Ayala's stats for 2008 thus far are 1-8 with a 5.77 ERA in 62 appearances. Those numbers are misleading however as the 30 year old Ayala has a career ERA of just 3.33. A change of scenery and a change of team attitude towards winning will surely only help his season totals.