Brandon Lyon has elected free agency. Lyon, 34, had a 4.08 ERA and 9/8 K/BB ratio over 17 2/3 innings with the Angels' Triple-A affiliate. He'll hope to find a better situation elsewhere.

Angels signed RHP Brandon Lyon to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Lyon was released by the Mets last July after posting a 4.93 ERA and 1.63 WHIP in 37 relief appearances. He then signed on with the Red Sox but never got a look at the major league level. The 34-year-old right-hander will struggle to make Anaheim's roster.

Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.com reports that "a least a couple" teams have shown interest in Brandon Lyon. Lyon was cut loose by the Mets last July after posting a 4.98 ERA and 1.63 WHIP in 37 appearances. He was quickly scooped up by Red Sox but then exercised an opt-out clause when he wasn't called up. The veteran reliever can surely be had on a minor league deal.

Red Sox released RHP Brandon Lyon. Lyon allowed just one earned run over 5 1/3 innings with Triple-A Pawtucket and chose to exercise his opt-out clause when it became apparent that there wasn't a spot for him in the Red Sox' bullpen. He'll now look for a better opportunity elsewhere.

Red Sox signed RHP Brandon Lyon to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Pawtucket. Lyon was released by the Mets earlier this month after posting a 4.98 ERA and 1.63 WHIP in 37 appearances. His velocity has been down this season, but it's possible he still has enough left in the tank to help out in middle relief.

Mets released RHP Brandon Lyon. Lyon was designated for assignment on July 4 and passed through waivers without a claim. He had a rough 4.98 ERA and 1.63 WHIP in 37 appearances with New York.

Mets designated RHP Brandon Lyon for assignment. The Mets signed Lyon cheaply over the offseason, but he disappointed with a 4.98 ERA and 1.63 WHIP over 37 appearances and showed diminished velocity. His ERA was sitting at 3.12 just three weeks ago, though, so the Mets could be able to find someone willing to trade for him. Either way, it shouldn't take Lyon long to find a new home.

Brandon Lyon is enjoying his first season in Queens, recording a 3.06 ERA through 21 appearances. New York guaranteed Lyon less than a million bucks as a free agent this winter, an investment that is paying off nicely. The veteran reliever has five holds, a 1.08 WHIP and 16/4 K/BB ratio in 17 2/3 innings. Lyon registered a solid 3.10 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 63/20 K/BB ratio across 61 innings last season between the Astros and Blue Jays.

Brandon Lyon said Tuesday morning that he's not aiming to take Frank Francisco's closer job. "I'm here to make everyone else better, and be consistent," said Lyon, who signed a one-year contract with the Mets last week. "That's where I want to be in my career. . If I can make the team better and everyone else in the bullpen better, that's what I'm going to do." Lyon is saying all the right things right now, but he might eventually find himself in the closer role if Francisco continues to struggle.

Mets signed RHP Brandon Lyon to a one-year contract. FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reported Thursday that Lyon will earn between $750,000-900,000, with incentives that could bump the total to $2.4 million. It's a solid, low-risk move by the Mets, who could use some stability towards the back-end of their bullpen with the lack of confidence in Frank Francisco. Lyon registered a solid 3.10 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 63/20 K/BB ratio across 61 innings last season between the Astros and Blue Jays.