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News: Mets re-sign Elmer Dessens

by Matthew Cerrone on December 11th, 2009 at 7:44 pm

The Mets signed 39–year-old RHP Elmer Dessens to a minor-league contract, according to the Associated Press.

Dessens will earn $700,000 if added to the 40–man roster.

He had a 3.31 ERA in just 28 relief appearances for the Mets last season, during which left-handed batters hit .193 against him.  He struck out 14 batters and walked 10, while allowing five home runs.