The Mets received 101 video games this season utilizing 61 gamers, lots of whom are not with the group.
Right here’s a have a look at the place among the key gamers stand heading to the offseason.
Pete Alonso: After a 40-homer season he's observing an enormous elevate in arbitration — he earned $7.4 million this season. Might the Mets discover a long-term extension with him?
Jeff McNeil: He was on the commerce block final winter, however because the NL batting champion depend on him returning to his super-utility position.
Francisco Lindor: Rebounded properly from his underwhelming first season with the Mets. Out of the blue, 9 extra years of Lindor doesn’t sound so dangerous.
Eduardo Escobar: Completed robust and is underneath contract for one more 12 months. He may stay the starter at third base or transfer right into a utility position relying on Brett Baty’s readiness.
Mark Canha: He’s underneath contract for one more 12 months after a strong first season with the Mets. Ideally he could be a part of a job share in left area subsequent season.
Brandon Nimmo: After hiring Scott Boras as his agent final winter he's set to hit the open market. The Mets may re-sign him or search for an even bigger bat within the outfield.
Starling Marte: His presence within the lineup was missed over the ultimate month. Marte is underneath contract for one more three seasons. He may shift to heart area if Nimmo leaves.
James McCann: A second straight disappointing 12 months for the catcher — and Francisco Alvarez’s anticipated full-time promotion to the foremost leagues in 2023 — may spell his departure, with the Mets consuming many of the $24 million he's nonetheless owed.
Tomas Nido: Supplied some offense on the catcher’s spot late within the season and can be arbitration eligible. Might be the right complement for Alvarez.
Daniel Vogelbach: He’s underneath membership management for subsequent season, however he can solely play DH and the Mets may need extra versatility.
Luis Guillorme: A precious backup at second base, shortstop and third base, his destiny might be tied to how Escobar suits with the workforce subsequent season.
Francisco Alvarez: The one query is whether or not he’s on the Opening Day roster or begins subsequent season at Triple-A to additional develop his abilities behind the plate. His right-handed energy ought to increase the lineup.
Darin Ruf: He’s signed by means of subsequent season, however can the Mets convey him again after his brutal two months with the membership?
Mark Vientos: He obtained an audition in September and will determine into the DH combine subsequent season. However he’s one other participant with no place.
Jacob deGrom: His said plan to decide out and potential free company can be among the many intriguing storylines of this offseason.
Max Scherzer: The longer term Corridor of Famer is underneath contract for one more two years and the one member of the rotation sure to return.
Chris Bassitt: The workforce and participant maintain a mutual choice for subsequent season that probably received’t be exercised, sending the right-hander to free company.
Taijuan Walker: The correct-hander holds a participant choice for subsequent season that he’s prone to decline and turn out to be a free agent.
Carlos Carrasco: He stayed wholesome for many of the season, however didn’t attain the 170-inning mark that may have robotically kicked in his choice for subsequent 12 months. The Mets now maintain that choice.
David Peterson: The lefty was a key piece in serving to hold the rotation collectively by means of accidents. He might be a back-end choice for subsequent 12 months.
Tylor Megill: Two stints on the injured record restricted his alternatives to indicate the Mets he’s prepared for a full-time rotation spot. Group officers love his arsenal.
Edwin Diaz: Emerged as baseball’s greatest nearer and is headed towards free company. It might be stunning if the Mets let him escape.
Adam Ottavino: Was a cut price at $4 million for this season. The veteran right-hander, who's headed to free company, was the workforce’s greatest setup choice.
Seth Lugo: One other free agent. Is there a workforce keen to transform him to a starter that may entice him? Lugo has lengthy yearned for a return to the rotation.
Trevor Might: Accidents sabotaged a lot of his two-year stint with the workforce. He’s now a free agent.
Drew Smith: He’s underneath membership management and prone to return.
Trevor Williams: An unsung hero for his work as a spot starter and reliever, generally following lengthy layoffs. He's headed to free company.
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