The saga of Puerto Rican Carlos Correa’s contract negotiations continues and MLB Network analyst Jon Heyman’s latest report in an article for the New York Post is that perhaps the Mets remain “the most likely destination” for the star.
Correa and the Mets reportedly reached a 12-year, $315 million deal last month, but the team later raised concerns about a right leg/ankle injury Correa suffered while in the minor leagues in 2014. It’s the same doubt that reportedly assailed the Giants prior to the Mets deal. San Francisco had reached a 13-year, $350 million deal with Correa that fell through at the last minute.
Heyman cited Mets owner Steve Cohen’s recent comments to a “Mets YouTuber” that a decision could be made soon, as well as the obvious enthusiasm on both sides about the possibility of Correa becoming a Met. Heyman said Correa’s desire to play in New York is a major factor giving the Mets an edge, even as the situation “remains fluid.”
Recent reports suggest that other teams may still have a chance against Correa, including his club of last year, the Twins. But Heyman said offers of more ninths to Correa during the Mets negotiations “were not solicited.”
