The New York Mets are blessed to have Jacob deGrom, who's been nothing but sensational for them — especially in the 2021 MLB season. But is his insane overall performance on the mound this season a guarantee that he'll have his contract extended beyond the end of the 2022 season? For the Mets' big boss, Steve Cohen, it's a conversation that can be had at a later time. per Anthony DiComo of the MLB .com.
Steve Cohen on renegotiating deGrom's contract, which has an opt-out after 2022:
“I don't think it's the right moment. We're focused on this year. Obviously, it's something we're thinking about. Listen, we love Jacob. … I don't think I could pitch to a 0.54 ERA. He's special.”
For a fuller look at where deGrom stands right now with regards to his commitment to the Mets, the right-hander, who just turned 33 on June 19, inked a five-year deal with New York in March 2019. That would suggest that he's a controlled asset by the Mets until at least the end of the 2024 MLB season, but that's just not the case.
DeGrom, who recently left a start early because of an apparent shoulder issue, has a player opt-out he can exercise by the end of the 2022 campaign. If he picks that up, he would have a guaranteed sum of $30.5 million. But with the way he is playing, deGrom could possibly a much bigger offer from somewhere else. Making things even more interesting is the fact that the Mets have a 2024 club option on deGrom, so it could be about who will pick what first.
For now, Mets fans should just enjoy having deGrom while they still do.
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