As Trevor Bauer’s draws continue to heat up, the Mets are making a big push to add the current National League Cy Young Award winner to their rotation.
According to reports, the Mets have made Bauer a three- or four-year multi-year offer that is less than the average annual value of $ 36 million for a pitcher. according to Jon Heyman of the MLB network. The deal includes exclusions and Bauer is believed to be looking for a much longer deal after promising to sign only one-year contracts.
Heyman also reports that the Dodgers have a similar interest in Bauer, although they are looking at a shorter-term deal. It could reach the Mets and Dodgers as the two final teams chasing Bauer, especially now that the Angels seem to be out of the running. According to Maria Torres, of the Los Angeles Times.
Check out the rest of Sunday’s MLB rumors below:
- According to reports, the nationals have reached an agreement with veteran receiver Alex Avila on a one-year contract. (Ken Rosenthal, Athletic)
- The puppies have signed right-handed pitcher Kohl Stewart with a $ 700,000 one-year contract. Stewart, No. 4 overall pick in the 2013 draft, has a career ERA of 4.79 in 62 innings. (Bob Nightengale, USA Today)
- After reaching an agreement on a one-year deal with veteran pitcher Adam Wainwright, the Cardinals are also interested in reclaiming receiver Yadier Molina and second baseman Kolten Wong. (Jon Heyman, MLB Network)