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Mets sign Max Scherzer to record $130 million, three-year deal

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Nov 30

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The New York Mets are swinging big in this year’s free agency market. Their latest acquisition is the signing of starting pitcher Max Scherzer’s to a record-breaking contract worth $130 million, according to multiple reports.

The deal would be for three years and be fully guaranteed, which will make Scherzer the highest-paid MLB player in average annual salary.

According to the New York Post’s Mike Puma, the deal has an opt-out clause after the second season, which means he would have the right to become a free agent once again after the 2023 season.

Scherzer also receives a full no-trade provision, requiring his approval for any deals. The agreement also includes award bonuses.

Scherzer, 37, will become the oldest player in MLB history to sign a $100 million deal. ESPN’s Joon Lee reported that due to Scherzer also deferring money on his Washington Nationals contract, he would be making $58.3 million annually during his Mets tenure.

The three-time Cy Young Award winner and eight-time All-Star will make more than new teammate Jacob deGrom ($36 million per season) and New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole (also $36 million per season).

Scherzer was 15-4 with a 2.46 ERA last season for the Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers. He struck out 236 and walked 36 in 179 1/3 innings, averaging 94.4 mph with his fastball.

Max Scherzer also has deferred money on his Nationals contract from 2022 through 2028

If the deal goes through as @JeffPassan says, he will be making $58.3 million annually during his Mets tenure from 2022 through 2024
— Joon Lee 이준엽 (@joonlee) November 29, 2021
If Max Scherzer’s deal gets done as the Mets expect, the average annual value will be somewhere in the range of $43 million a year — a staggering jump of nearly 20% from the current record AAV of $36 million held by Gerrit Cole. It is a huge number, especially for a 37-year-old.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 29, 2021
Max Scherzer’s deal with the Mets is done, per source. Three years, $130 million, an opt out after the second season.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 29, 2021
Scherzer's deal is three years for $130 million with an opt out after the second year.
— Mike Puma (@NYPost_Mets) November 29, 2021

Oct 17, 2021: Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) has his glove and hat inspected between innings against the Atlanta Braves during the fourth inning in game two of the 2021 NLCS at Truist Park. (Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports)

DrasticMeasureMentos Nov 30 2021

Am I the only one mildly infuriated by this photoshop job?

ViNNYDiC3 Nov 30 2021

"The Mets and Max Scherzer agreed to a three-year, $130 million deal on Monday, The Post confirmed. The contract comes with a record $43.33 million average annual salary and an opt out after the second year, along with a full no-trade clause."

OldMcNick Nov 30 2021

Lot a mileage on that arm...

CBS Sports MLB Nov 29 2021

still waiting for final word, but reports indicate the Mets and Max Scherzer are finalizing a deal

Ryan Gaydos Nov 29 2021

Mets make huge bet on Max Scherzer.

thefunklives Nov 30 2021

Damn I just remembered Trevor Bauer exists.

DivClassLg Nov 30 2021

So dumb

baconcheeseburgarian Nov 30 2021

And he hesitated to sign Lindor?

grandma_streams4u Nov 30 2021

Does Scherzer normally have two different colored eyes or is this just the photoshop?

𝕷𝖆𝖐𝖐𝖘𝖐𝖆𝖚𝖘 Nov 29 2021

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Max Scherzer

Maxwell M. Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Detroit Tigers,
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New York Mets

The New York Mets are a major league baseball team based in the New York City borough of Queens. The Mets compete in Major League Baseball as a member of the National League East division.
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Jacob deGrom

Jacob Anthony deGrom is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball . Prior to playing professionally,
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Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are an American professional baseball team based in Los Angeles. The Dodgers compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the National League West division.
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