As Trevor Bauer’s draw continues to heat up, the Mets are making a big effort to add the current National League Cy Young Prize winner to their rotation.
The Mets would have made Bauer a three or four-year multiannual offer that is less than the record average annual value of $ 36 million for a pitcher, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. The deal includes opt out, and there is a belief that Bauer is looking for a much longer deal, after swearing to sign contracts for just one year.
Heyman also reports that the Dodgers have a similar interest in Bauer, although they are planning a short-term deal. It may be that the Mets and Dodgers are the last two teams chasing Bauer, especially now that the Angels appear to be out of action. The relationship between Bauer and Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway – who coached Bauer in Cleveland – “has stretched beyond repair”, according to Maria Torres, of the Los Angeles Times.
Check out the rest of Sunday’s MLB rumors below:
- The Nationals would have reached an agreement with veteran catcher Alex Avila for a one-year contract. (Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic)
- The Cubs signed right-handed pitcher Kohl Stewart for a $ 700,000 one-year contract. Stewart, the 4th overall choice of the 2013 draft, has a career ERA of 4.79 out of 62 innings. (Bob Nightengale, USA today)
- After allegedly agreeing on a one-year contract with veteran pitcher Adam Wainwright, the Cardinals are also interested in bringing back catcher Yadier Molina and second baseman Kolten Wong. (Jon Heyman, MLB Network)