Mets offer for Max Scherzer reeks of desperation, but might just work

The New York Mets are reportedly going all in for free agent pitcher Max Scherzer.

Things have been moving quickly in MLB free agency on Sunday, with a potential work stoppage looming past the Nov. 30 deadline. The New York Mets, after losing Noah Syndergaard to the Los Angeles Angels and watching Steven Matz sign with the St. Louis Cardinals, have set their focus on former Washington Nationals starter Max Scherzer.

According to Andy Martino of SNY, the Mets have made an offer to Scherzer, where he would earn over $40 million per year.

Mets reportedly going all in for Max Scherzer

This shows just how motivated Mets owner Steve Cohen is to make arguably the biggest splash of free agency by adding Scherzer to the starting rotation alongside Jacob deGrom. Of course, this is all dependent on Scherzer, as he continues to weigh his options before making a decision.

Cohen tried to build a super starting rotation last offseason when pursuing Trevor Bauer, who went on to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Scherzer started off the season with the Washington Nationals before he was traded to the Dodgers in a blockbuster trade. In 30 starts between both teams in the regular-season, Scherzer recorded a 2.46 ERA, a 0.864 WHIP, 236 strikeouts and 36 walks over 179.1 innings of work.

The Mets fanbase will be waiting with bated breath following this latest report. Kevin Gausman, another reported pitcher of interest for New York, agreed to a five-year, $110 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.