The Mets have made a move to help their beleaguered bullpen. 

On Tuesday, the Mets acquired reliever Phil Maton in a trade with the Rays for cash considerations or a player to be named later. 

To clear room on the 40-man roster, the Mets designated lefty Joey Lucchesi for assignment. 

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<figcaption>Phil Maton is heading to the Mets in a trade. <span class="credit">Getty Images</span></figcaption>

Maton, 31, has a 4.58 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 35 1/3 innings this season. 

He owns a 4.28 ERA over an eight-year big league career.

The right-hander is under contract for the remainder of this year and has a club option for 2025. 

The Mets have made a move to help their beleaguered bullpen.{ai:summary}<p>Mets acquire reliever Phil Maton from Rays in trade to boost bullpen. Maton, with 4.58 ERA, brings experience and potential to the team. #sports</p>

Mets acquire reliever Phil Maton in trade with Rays to help struggling bullpen

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