The Mets’ offer to Jacob deGrom of three years and around $120 million was no match for the Rangers.
The 6-foot-3, 245-pound lefty has been excellent the last two seasons after also returning from Tommy John surgery. He pitched to a 2.67 ERA in 2021 and 2022. Rodon was outstanding last season after signing with the Giants following seven years with the White Sox. Prior to those two seasons, though, the third-overall pick in the 2014 amateur draft had been mostly a disappointment. He is expected to get a contract for at least five years and $130 million.
He rejected the Giants’ qualifying offer, so if the Mets sign him, it also would cost them a pair of draft picks and $1 million in international bonus pool money. The Japanese right-hander will turn 30 next month and comes without a posting fee. He has a lot of interest, but won’t come at as steep a price as Verlander or Rodon, which could allow the Mets to also bring back Chris Bassitt.
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