Did the Mets make an offer to deGrom?

NEW YORK — Jacob deGrom is a Texas Ranger now, having shocked the baseball world by agreeing to a five-year contract worth a reported $185 million. In the end, according to sources, the Mets did not even put a best-and-final offer in front of their former ace.

Why did deGrom leave Mets?

He helped the Mets reach the playoffs, then passed up a $30.5m salary for 2023 and opted out of his contract to become a free agent for the first time. That ended his deal with the Mets at $107m over four years, and deGrom rejected their $19.65m qualifying offer in November.

Who signed Jacob deGrom?

The Texas Rangers have signed former New York Mets ace and two-time National League Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom, the team announced Friday.

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Does deGrom need surgery?

The Mets have since claimed that deGrom has made a full recovery, and that he won’t require Tommy John surgery or anything of the like. This season will go down as a frustrating one for deGrom. He dealt with several injuries, including right side tightness, that limited him to just 15 starts.

Did the Mets make an offer to deGrom?