Mets acquire Mariners RHP Ryne Stanek

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The New York Mets added a veteran arm to their bullpen on Friday, acquiring right-hander Ryne Stanek from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for outfield prospect Rhylan Thomas.

Stanek, who turned 33 on Friday, is 6-3 with a 4.38 ERA in 39 innings this season, posting seven saves over 46 relief appearances.

A first-round pick (No. 29 overall) of the Tampa Bay Rays in 2013, Sta