Mets starting pitchers 2021: Fresh look at New York’s dream rotation with Max Scherzer
By Mark Powell
The New York Mets’ starting rotation will look much, much different after adding Max Scherzer to the mix on a loaded three-year contract.
Steve Cohen isn’t afraid to swing for the fences, and Scherzer bit. New York signed the 37-year-old to a three-year deal worth upwards of $130 million. The contract also has an opt-out after the second season, per Jeff Passan.
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
Progress on said contract was reported last night, with the Mets going all-in to get their guy after a surprising dormant period in the early hours of the morning. With Scherzer and Jacob deGrom as a two-headed snake at the top of the Mets’ rotation, they’ll be a tough out in the NL East.
Mets starting pitchers 2021: First look at rotation
With Scherzer now added to the mix, he’ll likely be a solid No. 2 behind the usual ace deGrom. Behind those two, however, is a solid host of veteran starters, including Carlos Carrasco and Taijuan Walker.
The Mets could also use another low-end veteran starter before the end of free agency, of which there are bound to be plenty given a new collective bargaining agreement and looming lockout in the coming days.
New York Mets rotation:
- Jacob deGrom
- Max Scherzer
- Carlos Carrasco
- Taijuan Walker
- Another acquisition
Forgive me for taking the cop-out with the No. 5 starter, but the Mets will make a move there. With the market quickly expanding, New York has plenty of options better than those currently on the roster.
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