The Mets and pitcher Hisanori Takahashi have pushed back a decision on whether he will sign a 2011 contract until Nov. 5.
Under the contract the sides agreed to before the 2010, the Mets were required to sign him to a new deal by Oct. 31 or release the 35-year-old left-hander.
Takahashi was 10-6 with eight saves and a 3.61 ERA in 12 starts and 41 relief appearances.
Mets Delay Takahashi Deadline