Morning Briefing: Luis Severino Unlikely to Accept Qualifying Offer

Good morning, Mets fans!

According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, pitcher Luis Severino is unlikely to accept the Mets’ qualifying offer. Severino recorded a 3.91 ERA over 182 innings in his first season as a Met.

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