Mets signed RHP Kyle Farnsworth to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Farnsworth turns 38 in April and posted a 4.70 ERA and 28/10 K/BB ratio over 38 1/3 innings last season between the Rays and Pirates. The Mets don't have much experience in their bullpen, so the veteran right-hander should have a decent chance at cracking the Opening Day roster if he's healthy.

Zach Links of MLBTradeRumors.com reports that there are 6-8 teams with "varying degrees of interest" in Kyle Farnsworth.

Farnsworth is looking for a major league deal, and it seems like he should be able to get one with a good number of clubs showing interest. Links adds that Brandon Lyon and Pat Neshek are "in a similar position" as Farnsworth. The interest is there, but their signings are not imminent.

Kyle Farnsworth earned his second save of the season by tossing a scoreless ninth inning Sunday against the Reds.

Jason Grilli closed out Friday's win and Mark Melancon pitched on Saturday, so skipper Clint Hurdle decided to rest them both in the season finale and hand the ball to Farnsworth. The Rays designated Farnsworth for assignment and released him in August. The veteran right-hander turned around his season -- and perhaps saved his career -- by posting a 1.04 ERA for the Pirates in September.

With Mark Melancon in need of the day off, Kyle Farnsworth got the save chance Wednesday against the Rangers and pitched a perfect ninth in a two-run game.

Farnsworth was trusted with the assignment after just being called up on Sept. 1, and he turned in another flawless frame. He's allowed just one hit in four innings to date for the Pirates. At this rate, he'll not only be on the postseason roster, but he could be trusted with more late leads in October.

Kyle Farnsworth is acting as the Pirates' closer on Wednesday against the Rangers.

Both Mark Melancon and Jason Grilli are unavailable, so the former Tampa Bay closer will take the ball in the ninth if needed.

Pirates purchased the contract of RHP Kyle Farnsworth from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Farnsworth was signed to a minor league deal last month after being released by the Rays following a 5.76 ERA over 39 appearances. He'll be used in low-leverage situations.

Pirates signed RHP Kyle Farnsworth to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Farnsworth was released by the Rays last week after posting a 5.76 ERA over 39 appearances this season. The veteran reliever could join the Pirates' bullpen in September.

Rays released RHP Kyle Farnsworth.

Farnsworth, 37, was designated for assignment on Friday and has been given his unconditional release. He had a 5.76 ERA over 39 appearances with the Rays this season and will now look to sign with another team.

Rays designated RHP Kyle Farnsworth for assignment.

Farnsworth was terrific for the Rays in 2011, but he's put up a 5.76 ERA over 39 appearances this season and has seen his velocity drop. The 37-year-old could catch on elsewhere, but his days of being used towards the back-end of the bullpen are likely over.

Kyle Farnsworth (elbow) tossed 1 2/3 scoreless innings Wednesday in the Rays' loss to the Red Sox.

Farnsworth was pulled from a relief appearance Monday due to soreness in his right elbow and did not pitch on Tuesday. But it turned out to be nothing serious. "It's all good," the righty told reporters Wednesday night.

Kyle Farnsworth (elbow) is available on Wednesday.

Farnsworth left a relief appearance Monday with soreness in his right elbow, but he played catch on Tuesday afternoon and woke up feeling fine on Wednesday morning.

Kyle Farnsworth (elbow) played catch on Tuesday.

Rays manager Joe Maddon said after Monday's game that Kyle Farnsworth would likely be placed on the disabled list Tuesday with elbow soreness, but that didn't happen. The righty is apparently feeling much better.

Rays manager Joe Maddon said after Monday's game that Kyle Farnsworth (elbow) may be headed to the disabled list.

Farnsworth left Monday's game due to what Maddon described "a little bit of elbow soreness." The Rays could use a fresh arm after Monday's extra-inning game, so a move appears likely.

Kyle Farnsworth left Monday's game after one-third of an inning due to right arm soreness.

The Rays have been using Farnsworth carefully, but he's struggled anyway and now it seems likely that he's DL bound. Given that he has a 6.75 ERA this season, the Rays won't be missing much.

Kyle Farnsworth (finger) will make an appearance in a Grapefruit League game on Wednesday.

Farnsworth was forced from an outing on Saturday because of a bruised right middle finger. The right-handed setup man should be fine for the start of the season.

Kyle Farnsworth left Saturday's Grapefruit League game because of a bruised right middle finger.

The Rays are saying it's no big deal. Farnsworth should be fine for his next scheduled Grapefruit League appearance.

Kyle Farnsworth pitched a perfect inning Friday in his spring debut.

The Rays are saving Farnsworth's bullets for the regular season, so he's expected to make just eight appearances this spring. He'll help set up for Fernando Rodney this season.

The Rays plan to limit Kyle Farnsworth (arm) to eight appearances in spring training.

Farnsworth has been throwing bullpen sessions without any issues, but he's yet to be cleared to game action. The Rays expect him to make his Grapefruit League debut by the end of the week.

Kyle Farnsworth (arm) threw a bullpen session Saturday without incident.

Farnsworth skipped a live batting practice session last week due to soreness, but said that he "felt fine" and doesn't expect to miss any time. The injury shouldn't impact his availability for spring training.

Kyle Farnsworth was held out of Wednesday's live batting practice session due to right arm soreness.

The Rays are expected to continue to move him along slowly. Farnsworth threw a side session on Thursday and reportedly "felt great." The injury shouldn't impact his availability for Opening Day, but look for him to be limited early in spring training games.