According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, Jacob deGrom had his contract renewed, making him the only non-arbitration eligible player with the Mets unable to agree on a new deal for the 2016 season.
Agent Brodie Van Wagenen who represents deGrom, issued the following statement after the Mets’ decision to renew his client’s contract.
“We respect the Mets’ right to determine a pre=arbitration player’s salary and their effort to be consistent with their players. But given Jacob’s standing as one of the top pitchers in Major League baseball and his 2015 performance, his worth cannot be properly valued by a formula.”
“Like the Mets, he is simply exercising his rights under the CBA. This will not affect Jacob’s relationship with the Mets. Both parties are focused on preparing for the season and getting the Mets back to the World Series.”
Additionally, while deGrom has expressed a willingness to sign a longterm deal with the Mets, there has been no such discussions with the team and on Thursday GM Sandy Alderson said there are no plans for that on the horizon.
DeGrom, 27, had the following to say on the matter this morning:
“We haven’t talked about anything yet, and I don’t think this will affect that in any way,” deGrom said. “I think we are still open to discussions for long-term things, but nothing is in the works now and I don’t think this will have any effect on that.” (NY Post)
He will not be eligible for free agency until after the 2020 season and will earn $607,000 this season, approximately a $50,000 raise. In MLB terms – minimum wage.
