Steve Cohen is quick approaching a billion-dollar outlay this offseason, and the Mets’ work isn’t accomplished.
The Amazin’s introduced again considered one of their breakout stars of the 2024 season, agreeing to a three-year, $75 million contract with Sean Manaea early Monday morning.
That brings the Mets’ free-agent spending to $916.25 million, with $765 million of that going to Juan Soto.
Add within the further $40 million Soto might get if the Mets void his opt-out clause after the fifth 12 months of the 15-year deal, and that quantity will increase to $956.25 million.
The smaller signings of utilityman Jared Younger and pitcher Justin Hagenman convey the entire to $958.25 million.
That quantity goes to go up extra, because the Mets nonetheless should finalize their infield plans.
There seems to be a larger chance that the staff and Pete Alonso agree on a pact to maintain the primary baseman in Flushing, given the Yankees opted for a one-year, $12.5 million contract with Paul Goldschmidt, Christian Walker signed a three-year, $60 million contract with the Astros and the Diamondbacks acquired Josh Naylor from the Guardians, who reunited with Carlos Santana to interchange Naylor.
Another can be including a 3rd baseman, maybe Alex Bregman, and transferring Mark Vientos to first.
The Mets additionally determine to attempt to add extra bullpen assist and will use a flexible infielder within the vein of Jose Iglesias, the staff’s “OMG” hero who stays a free agent.
So there’s a path for the Mets to repeat what the Dodgers did final 12 months with their billion-plus spent in free company and attain a 10-figure winter.
