NEW YORK — Just two years ago, Steve Cohen, when buying the Mets, warned the public that he and team officials would not send out “like drunken sailors” in their quest for a revised list. For two winters, Cohen stuck to this ideal, keeping his expenses (relatively) modest.
Then everything changed. So far this offseason, the Mets have committed a Major League-record $806.1 million to free agents, in addition to more than half a dozen other deals. It can be hard to keep track of all of that, so here’s a look at every big leaguer the Mets have added since the World Series ended.
*Agreements with an asterisk are not yet official and not confirmed by the team.
3b Carlos Correa12 years, $315 million *
The stunner of the offseason, Correa accepted a 12-year deal with the Mets After his 13-year, $350 million deal with the Giants fell through due to concerns over his fitness. Correa will play third base for the Mets, forming a powerful infield left side with Francisco Lindor.
OF Brandon Nimmo8 years, $162 million
A Flushing fan favorite, Nimmo explored interest from teams including the Giants and Yankees before returning to the Mets on what was (briefly) their most expensive deal of the offseason. He’s already been with the organization for 12 years and has a good chance of becoming a lifetime Met.
HPR Edwin Diaz5 years, $102 million
Signing Díaz was the first big move for any team this offseason, as the Mets moved quickly to lock in their All-Star closer. His contract includes a $20 million option for the 2028 season, giving fans plenty of opportunities to hear “Narco” perform at Citi Field over the next half-decade.
HPR Justin Verlander2 years, $86.6 million
It says a lot about the Mets’ offseason that Verlander’s deal looks downright cheap compared to others. The three-time Cy Young Award winner and former MVP has signed to replace Jacob deGrom at the top of the Mets rotation. His contract includes a $35 million vesting option for 2025 and matches Max Scherzer tuning for the highest average annual value in Major League history.
HPR Kodai Senga5 years, $75 million
The offseason wildcard is Senga, a six-time Japan Series champion who became an unrestricted free agent in November. Dishes picked it up in order to make him their number. 3 starter, though Senga will have to prove his signature “ghost forkball” can be as potent against MLB hitters as it was across the Pacific.
HPL Jose Quintana2 years, $26 million
Completely overshadowed by the Mets’ flashiest signings was their two-year contract for Quintana, an 11-year veteran who produced a 2.93 ERA in 32 starts for the Pirates and Cardinals last season. Quintana is expected to be fourth in the rotation behind Scherzer, Verlander and Senga.
VS Omar Narvaez2 years, $15 million *
Dissatisfied with offensive production from Seekers James McCann — who was traded to the O’s a week after that deal — and Tomas Nido, the Mets reached an agreement with Narvaez, a left-handed hitter who is also adept behind the plate. The deal should give top prospect Francisco Álvarez more time to improve defensively in the minors. It includes an opt-out after 1 year.
HPR Adam Ottavino2 years, $14.5 million *
Mets fans are very familiar with Ottavino, a New York native who played Robin to Diaz’s Batman in the 2022 bullpen. return to a multi-year contract (with an opt-out after next season) to set up Díaz once again.
HPR David Robertson1 year, $10 million
The Mets did not acquire Robertson by the 2022 trade deadline despite their interest in him. Five months later, they made sure the 14-year-old veteran wouldn’t slip through their fingers again. Robertson will join Ottavino as another option at the top right to set up Diaz.
• Dishes traded for Rays left-handed reliever Brooks Raleywhich will earn $4.5 million next season and is under the control of the team until 2025.
• They have dealt struggling McCann to the Orioles with money for a player to be named later, and will take $19 million of the $24 million remaining on his contract.
• The team selected right-handed reliever Zach Greene Yankees in the Rule 5 draft.
• Right-handed pitchers Elieser Hernández and Jeff Brigham entered into a trade with the Marlins to provide pitch depth.
• Right-handers Stephen Ridings and William Woods and left-hander Tayler Saucedo arrived on waiver request. They will compete for jobs in the bullpen.
In sum, the Mets added 16 players from outside the organization to their roster of 40 players, including an $806.1 million commitment to free agents.
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