Mets sign Atchison to minor league deal

Pitcher Scott Atchison #48 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during a Grapefruit League Spring Training Game at Ed Smith Stadium on March 5, 2011 in Sarasota, Florida. (J. Meric, Getty Images)
Pitcher Scott Atchison #48 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during a Grapefruit League Spring Training Game at Ed Smith Stadium on March 5, 2011 in Sarasota, Florida. (J. Meric, Getty Images)
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Updated: 1/29 3:16 pm

Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - The New York Mets signed pitcher Scott Atchison to a minor league contract on Tuesday.

The deal includes an invitation to spring training.

Atchison made 42 relief appearances for Boston last season, compiling a 2-1 record with a career-best 1.58 ERA.

The 36-year-old right-hander has played in 155 career games with Seattle, San Francisco and the Red Sox, going 7-7 with a 3.48 ERA.

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