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Mets get pitcher Putz from Seattle

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Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:17pm EST
Seattle Mariners pitchers R.A. Dickey and J.J. Putz (R) celebrate their win against the Toronto Blue Jays during the tenth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto June 9, 2008. REUTERS/Mike Cassese

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Mets added more relief pitching by acquiring right-hander J.J. Putz in a three-team trade on Wednesday, Major League Baseball announced on its website.

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The deal, set to be finalized on Thursday, involves 12 players sent from the Mets, Mariners and Indians -- with Seattle closer Putz as the centerpiece.

The Mets will also receive outfielder Jeremy Reed and right-hander Sean Green, while the Mariners will pick up Indians' outfielder Franklin Gutierrez, Mets' right-hander Aaron Heilman and outfielder Endy Chavez to go with four minor-leaguers.

Mets right-hander Joe Smith and Seattle infielder Luis Valbuena will be sent to Cleveland.

The moves come a day after it was announced that prized free agent closer Francisco Rodriguez would be signing with the Mets.

Putz is expected to become "K-Rod's" setup man.

Putz served as Seattle's closer over the last two seasons during which he recorded 76 saves. He had 15 saves and a 3.88 ERA during an injury-plagued season last year.

(Reporting by Jahmal Corner; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
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