1 reason Braves should give Carlos Correa a call and 1 they shouldn’t

With the New York Mets having concerns with Carlos Correa’s physical, should the Atlanta Braves give him a call?

The Atlanta Braves watched as starting shortstop Dansby Swanson entered free agency and finalize a seven-year, $177 million contract with the Chicago Cubs. Swanson was the last of the top four shortstops available in free agency to agree to terms. Well, that was until Carlos Correa.

Correa initially agreed to a 13-year, $350 million contract with the San Francisco Giants. But on the day of his scheduled introductory press conference, the Giants expressed concern the results of his physical, reportedly being a fractured ankle he suffered back in 2014. The team wanted time to think things over before getting back in touch with Correa.

Less than one day later, Correa agreed to terms with the New York Mets on a 12-year, $310 million deal. It was a big win for the Mets, who were gigantic spenders in free agency this offseason. However, the Mets have become concerned with the results of his physical as well, and there is yet another hold up.

With the saga continuing, should the Braves give Correa and agent Scott Boras a call? Here’s one reason why they should, and one why they shouldn’t.

1 reason Braves should give Carlos Correa a call: Take him away from the Mets

One reason why the Braves should give Correa a call is to potentially take him away from their division rivals.

Mets owner Steve Cohen retained closer Edwin Diaz and outfielder Brandon Nimmo, but also brought in Justin Verlander, Kodai Senga, David Robertson, and Jose Quintana. Those were already big moves, but then they agreed to terms with Correa on the massive contract. With this, Correa would move to third base with Francisco Lindor at shortstop.

Now, the Mets are at a standstill with Correa, as the team reportedly is trying to restructure the deal, but he isn’t budging. Certainly doesn’t help that Cohen commented publicly on the contract.

The Braves could at least give a call to see if there would be any interest. Ruining the Mets’ offseason could be a positive for the Mets. The Braves did, after all, managed to win the NL East this year despite the Mets holding onto first place for the majority of the season.

Again, this would all be dependent on whether Correa is adamant about receiving a long-term deal.