Mets acquire RHP Ayala from Nationals

The New York Mets found help for their struggling bullpen, acquiring durable right-hander Luis Ayala from the Washington Nationals on Sunday for a player to be named. A reliable reliever for the first four years of his career, Ayala has dipped to 1-8 with a 5.77 ERA this season. He’s appeared in 62 games, which ranks among the major league leaders.

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