As the New York Mets and Carlos Correa rework their initial free agency agreement following concerns over Correa's physical, Mets fans were treated to a hint that the deal will eventually get done.
In a post to his Instagram story, Correa posed with his son, Kylo, before going to a workout. Correa's son wore a shirt with the famous “I Love New York” slogan. It may not be anything super major but it is a sign that Correa is looking to play in New York still.
Carlos Correa just put this on his Instagram story: pic.twitter.com/VdWeIJ0oD5
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) January 3, 2023
The Mets signed Carlos Correa to a 12-year, $315 million contract after his deal with the San Francisco Giants fell apart due to concerns over a past leg injury. New York raised similar concerns but didn't completely abandon the deal like the Giants did. The negotiations have not yet resulted in a new deal but both sides have enough incentives to make it work.
The likelihood of Correa and the Mets coming to a new agreement has been somewhat strong since the report about the Mets' concerns was made public. The All-Star shortstop is willing to move to third base and play alongside Francisco Lindor in a star-studded infield. New York is in the midst of a very busy offseason and is looking to make Correa the acquisition that puts the team over the top.