With Jacob deGrom now a Texas Ranger, a look at what could be next for the Mets

Jacob deGrom is the new ace of the Texas Rangers. He signed a five-year deal with $185 million guaranteed. He is considered the best pitcher in baseball. The de Grom news came early, before the Winter Meetings even started.

The stakes are too high around the Mets for anything else.

Jacob deGrom is now a Texas Ranger. The Mets offered him three years, but he chose to sign with the Rangers. Justin Verlander and Carlos Rodón are serious options for the Mets. They also consider Kodai Senga and Chris Bassitt. The team will look to add a mid-tier starter. Brandon Nimmo is still a possibility. He is the team's top priority. It's possible they will re-sign him. His market is thought to be robust. Verler is a better bet than degrom. he won the AL Cy Young Award. and returned from Tommy John surgery.