New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom reacts after giving up a home run to Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) (John Bazemore, AP)
Jacob deGrom’s time as a Met is now over. The Texas Rangers announced Friday night that they have signed deGrom to a five-year $185 million contract.
The $37 million AAV is the second highest in baseball behind Max Scherzer.
deGrom spent nine seasons with the Mets compiling a 2.52 ERA and 1607 strikeouts in 209 starts while winning the NL CY Young in 2018 and 2019.
Mets’ owner Steve Cohen released a brief statement to SNY:
“I wish him well. He has the right to choose his team. Now this team has to move on to the next thing.”
This is a developing story. Check back for details.
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Originally published at Tribune News Service