Stanek was acquired in a trade with Seattle at the deadline last year for minor league outfielder Rhylan Thomas. Stanek posted a 6.06 ERA in 17 appearances with the Mets during the regular season and became a trusted reliever late in the postseason.
Brock Bowers has already emerged as a superstar tight end while Ben Sinnott and Ja'Tavion Sanders are in search of breakout seasons heading into year two.
Florida State coach Mike Norvell saw enough in two games against quarterback Thomas Castellanos that he knew what to expect from the Boston College transfer.
The Red Storm are 7-0 since the New Year and 9-1 in Big East play for the first time since the 1980s heyday under late Hall of Fame coach Lou Carnesecca.