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MLB insider: NL East rival is 1 of Mets’ biggest threats to re-signing Jacob deGrom

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MLB insider: NL East rival is 1 of Mets’ biggest threats to re-signing Jacob deGrom

Jacob deGrom opted out of his contract on Monday and will be free to negotiate with other teams starting Thursday.

The Mets are going to play against the NL East rivals.

Jacob deGrom is considering a move away from his home in Florida. There are rumors that de Grom would like to play for the Braves or Texas Rangers.

Jacob deGrom is interested in a contract extension with the Mets. Max Scherzer is the highest paid pitcher in MLB history, making $43.3 million per year. According to Spotrac, de Grom made $27.5 million this year and he's had a hard time getting on the mound the past two seasons.

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