The New York Mets, according to a new report, were not major spenders this winter, but they are projected to be the favourites to sign the best player available after the season. They will also likely chase him hard.
There is really only one way to describe the Mets’ disastrous offseason. Indeed, they put a lot of effort into acquiring Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but all indications point to them trailing the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees in the standings. Apart from that, their offseason actions were largely insignificant.
The fact that the Amazin’s are still hesitant to re-sign homegrown All-Star Pete Alonso and risk losing him to free agency the following winter only serves to irritate supporters of the team more. Even though they were frugal with their offseason spending, a recent report indicates they will be vying for Juan Soto, the best player available in the free agent market next year.
New York Mets news: Juan Soto expected to be a top target in 2024 free agency
Bob Nightengale of USA Today MLB insiders made a bold allegation regarding the Mets’ possible pursuit of the All-Star outfielder who is scheduled to play for the Yankees this season during a recent piece.
When outfielder Juan Soto becomes a free agency in the upcoming winter, Nightengale predicted that the Mets would not only make a serious run at him, but also be among the favourites.
When outfielder Juan Soto becomes a free agency in the upcoming winter, Nightengale predicted that the Mets would not only make a serious run at him, but also be among the favourites.
Since they are still paying a large portion of the remaining money on the contracts for traded aces Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander, New York’s payroll in 2024 will exceed $283 million. But following this season, those funds plus the contracts of other players will be written off, bringing their payroll obligation for 2025 down to a mere $155 million (source: Spotrac).
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