As the Trevor Bauer lotteries continue to heat up, the Mets are making a serious effort to add the National League Cy Young Award winner to their rotation.
The Mets have made Bauer a three- or four-year multi-year offer, which is less than the average annual record of $ 36 million for a pitcher. according to Jon Heyman of the MLB Network. The agreement includes waivers and there is a belief that Bauer is looking for a much longer deal after having previously vowed to sign only one-year contracts.
Heyman also reports that the Dodgers have a similar interest in Bauer, although they are looking for a shorter-term deal. It could reach the Mets and Dodgers as the last two teams to watch Bauer, especially now that the Angels don’t seem to be taking over. The relationship between Bauer and Angels, pitching coach Mickey Callaway – who coached Bauer in Cleveland – is said to have “eroded without repair,” according to Maria Torres of Los Angeles Times.
Check out the rest of Sunday’s MLB rumors below:
- Citizens have reached an agreement with veteran Alex Avila on a one-year contract. (Ken Rosenthal, Athletics)
- The Cubs signed right-handed pitcher Kohl Stewart for a $ 700,000 one-year contract. Stewart, general election no. 4 of the 2013 draft, has a career ERA of 4.79 in 62 innings. (Bob Nightengale, USA Today)
- After it appears they have reached a one-year deal with veteran pitcher Adam Wainwright, the Cardinals are also interested in bringing back Yadier Molina and second baseman Kolten Wong. (Jon Heyman, The MLB network)