Mets officially sign Rauch By Sports Network

Reliever Jon Rauch pitches against the Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Tex., July 23, 2011. (MIKE STONE/Reuters)

NEW YORK - The New York Mets have officially signed right-handed reliever Jon Rauch to a one-year contract.

The 33-year-old Rauch appeared in 53 games for the Toronto Blue Jays last season, spending some time as their closer, as he went 5-4 with 11 saves and a 4.85 earned run average.

Since the 2006 season, Rauch leads all relievers in wins (31) and has appeared in the second-most number of games (434).

Over 468 career contests -- 11 starts -- with the Chicago White Sox (2002-04), Montreal/Washington (2004-08), Arizona (2008-09), Minnesota (2009-10), and the Blue Jays, Rauch has recorded a 39-31 mark with 58 saves and a 3.82 ERA.