New York Mets Free Agents: Who Stays, Who Goes

The New York Mets are about to embark on one of the most important offseasons in team history. Steve Cohen is willing to support the club financially while they continue to try to build a sustainable winner internally.

Jacob deGrom is a free agent. He is expected to decline his $30.5 million option and opt out of his contract. The Mets want to keep him and Max Scherzer as their rotation partners. Scherzers makes a record-setting $43 million AAV.

Edwin Diaz is a free agent. He was the best relief pitcher in baseball in 2022 with a 17.1 K/9 rate. The Mets have no succession plan at closer and have interest in retaining Diaz.

Brandon Nimmo is the Mets' third most important player. He is a two-way player and is represented by Scott Boras. The Mets love his ability on the field and his leadership qualities. Nim mo is likely to be in high demand this winter.

Chris Bassitt will probably be re-signed by the Mets. Bassit and the team have a mutual option for the 2022 season.

Adam Ottavino was the best Mets' reliever not named Edwin Diaz in 2022. He posted a 2.06 ERA in 65.1 innings. Ottvino is due for a raise. The Mets should try to retain him to pair with Diaz next season.

Taijuan Walker has a $6 million player option in 2023. He posted a 3.49 ERA across 157.1 innings for the Mets during the season.

Seth Lugo has spent his professional baseball career within the Mets organization. He has a 3.60 ERA in 65 innings.

Trevor May is a free agent after finishing a two-year contract with the Mets. May had an injury-plagued season and will probably be playing elsewhere next season.