As Trevor Bauer’s sweepstakes continue to heat up, the Mets are making a serious effort to add the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner to their rotation.
The Mets have reportedly made Bauer a three- or four-year multi-year offer that is less than the record $ 36 million a year for a pitcher. according to Jon Heyman of the MLB Network. The deal includes opt-outs, and there is a belief that Bauer is looking for a much longer deal after previously vowing to only sign contracts for one year.
Heyman also reports that the Dodgers have a similar stake in Bauer, although they are considering a shorter-term deal. It could come down to the Mets and Dodgers as the last two teams chasing Bauer, especially now that the Angels seem to be out of the running. The relationship between Bauer and Angel’s pitching coach Mickey Callaway – who coached Bauer in Cleveland – has reportedly been ‘eroded beyond repair’, according to Maria Torres of Los Angeles Times.
Check out the rest of Sunday’s MLB rumors below:
- The Nationals have reportedly reached an agreement with veteran catcher Alex Avila on a one-year contract. (Ken Rosenthal, The athletic)
- The Cubs have signed righthanded pitcher Kohl Stewart to a one-year deal worth $ 700,000. Stewart, the # 4 overall pick of the 2013 draft, has an ERA of 4.79 in 62 innings. (Bob Nightengale, USA Today)
- After reportedly agreeing on a one-year deal with veteran pitcher Adam Wainwright, the Cardinals are also interested in getting catcher Yadier Molina and second baseman Kolten Wong back. (Jon Heyman, MLB network)