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Jacob deGrom, New York Mets Agree to 5-year, 137.5 Million Deal

Mar 26, 2019

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New York Mets v Miami Marlins — JUPITER, FL - MARCH 12: Pitcher Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets warms up in the bullpen before a spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 12, 2019 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Mets 8-1. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

The Mets agreed to a five-year extension with Jacob deGrom Tuesday morning worth $137.5 million deal. 5th year is a club option for 32.5 million. The 30 year-old pitcher is currently the reigning Nation League Cy Young Award winner. In 2018 after going 10-9 with a 1.70 ERA and having 269 strikeouts. He has a full no-trade clause. The pitcher has low mileage on his arm pitching only 900 innings. This is a huge relief going into Opening Day taking care of their ace.

Teammate Noah Syndergaard tweeted excitement for their fellow pitcher.