The New York Mets, whose pitching staff...

The New York Mets, whose pitching staff has been devastated by injuries, are talking to Tom Seaver about returning to the team for the third time.

“Obviously . . . there’s some substance to it, but we have no comment,” Seaver’s agent, Matt Merola, said. “See if the Mets have anything to say.”

The Mets also declined comment but did not deny that negotiations had taken place. The three-time Cy Young Award winner became a free agent when he did not re-sign with the Boston Red Sox after last year.