Mets' Pedro Payano: Joins 60-player pool

Payano was added to the Mets' 60-player pool Tuesday, Tim Healey of Newsday

The 25-year-old signed with the Mets on a minor-league deal in December and will now get a chance to showcase himself during the shortened season, at least at the alternate site if not in the majors. Payano made his big-league debut with the Rangers last season and had a 5.73 ERA and 1.86 WHIP in six outings (four starts).