MLB contracts have become much more flexible over the years. This benefits both teams and players in how contracts can be arranged to fit their respective needs. As such, many MLB stars have opt-out clauses in their contracts. This is the case with the New York Mets ace Max Scherzer as he has an opt-out clause after the 2023 season.
The Mets are looking formidable for the upcoming season and will be a threat to win the World Series. Scherzer was recently asked about his opt-out clause and the Mets pitcher had a firm response.
Max Scherzer is focused on playing the upcoming season with the New York Mets
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2023 looks like a season where the New York Mets will look to make a deep postseason run. Max Scherzer will be a big part of that. The Mets’ star pitcher recently talked about the opt-out clause in his MLB record $43.33 AAV million contract. SNY Mets shared his conversation with their correspondent Andy Martino on Twitter.
Max Scherzer spoke on his Mets opt-out with @martinonyc:
“I’ve gotta have that insurance, because talk is cheap, right? You’ve got to see the proof in the pudding, and we have now seen what Steve [Cohen] has done.” https://t.co/KsjfKqp7D3 pic.twitter.com/H32Bl6jkvQ
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 22, 2023
According to SNY Mets, Scherzer said, “I’m not even thinking about opting out or opting in. I’m just thinking about playing baseball.” This is the attitude that most Mets fans will be hoping that he’d have considering that the team is aiming to win the World Series. Fans will be happy to know that Scherzer is focused on the upcoming season.
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The Mets have been extremely busy this off-season, bringing back many players on new deals and signing new talent. Some of the stars that signed new deals include Brandon Nimmo and Edwin Diaz, among others. The biggest new name that they have brought in is star pitcher Justin Verlander. Certain MLB owners expressed their concerns about the Mets’ spending, but Steve Cohen addressed the situation.
The Mets have to prove themselves in the postseason
In 2022, the New York Mets established themselves as a top regular-season team. They picked up 101 wins and looked dominant for most of the season. But they faltered in the postseason. The Mets ended up losing in the Wild Card Series.
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The Mets are among the top-5 teams in terms of the 2023 payroll. Fans will be looking for them to deliver on that level of spending and talent. Furthermore, their upcoming season is a big one, and a fully focused Max Scherzer will be a huge bonus for them. Do you think that Scherzer will opt out of his contract following the 2023 season? Kindly share your views in the comments section below!
