ESPN’s Buster Olney says via Twitter that the New York Mets are closing in on a deal with veteran right-hander Chris Young. Although a source with knoledge of the situiation close to New York daily News’ Andy Martino said tonight that “nothing was close at this time” between the parties.

Yahoo Sports’ Jeff Passan says that Young has several incentive-laden one-year Major League offers in front of him. He adds that according to a source, Young’s right shoulder check out well.

The San Diego Padres declined Young’s 2011 option in early November. The option was valued at $8.5 million.

Young, 31, missed five months of the 2010 season due to a shoulder injury. After his return, he made four starts going 2-0 with a 0.90 ERA over 20 innings.