Oct 8, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) in the sixth inning during game two of the Wild Card series against the San Diego Padres for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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Jacob deGrom has exercised the opt-out clause in his contract with the Mets and has become a free agent.
As expected, deGrom has will forego the final year and $30.5 million remaining on contract with the Mets to test the waters in open market this offseason.
The 34-year-old ace was yet again dominant this past season, finishing with a 3.08 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 102/8 K/BB ratio over 64 1/3 innings (11 starts).
DeGrom will seek a massive contract as the #1 starting pitcher on the market. It’s possible that he winds up returning to New York given Steven Cohen’s willingness to spend on his roster, but the Mets currently have a ton of money tied up.
His health will always be a question mark, but wherever the phenom lands, he’ll ink a monster multi-year deal.
