New York Mets, Carlos Correa Must Strike a Deal
Six days have passed since then of Carlos Correa physical examination with the New York Mets.
Just like Correa’s physical with the San Francisco Giants, which saw his 13-year, $350 million deal fall through, the Mets were also concerned with what they saw.
The catch, of course, is Correa’s right leg, which features a plate near his right ankle from when he fractured his right fibula in 2014 while playing in the minor leagues. Correa hasn’t missed time with that injury, but had a close encounter last season when he slid into second base and was hit at the plate. Fortunately, he was able to stay in the game.
“He just hit my plate,” Correa said via The Athletic, referring to the plate on his leg. “I did an operation and he hit it. I just felt numb. Vibrating. So I just waited for it to calm down. It was a little scary, but when I moved I knew I was fine.”
On Wednesday, there was continued radio silence from both the Mets and Correa’s camp as the two sides try to deal with medical concerns from Correa’s body and reach a deal.
From a source familiar with the Mets’ thinking, this person gives the Mets and Correa a 51-49 chance of reaching a deal. In the same way, they are leaning towards reaching a deal.
“Both sides want and need it to happen, especially Correa,” the source said. “Will be.”
If they can’t agree on a deal, there would be huge consequences for both sides.
For Correa, this would be the second team to deal with him this offseason, which would lower his price on the open market.
For the Mets, they would lose that last piece of an impact bat that they lacked during the stretch last season, which saw their offense dry up against the Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres. The free agent market has also evaporated in this department, as all the big bats have been snapped up.
According to Mike Puma of The New York Post, Correa is not interested in restructuring the terms of his deal. However, he may not have a choice. Puma added that Correa’s preference is to play for the Mets.
Regardless of his medical concerns, both the Mets and Correa should make this deal happen. Whether it’s reworked or adding clauses that protect the Mets if Correa misses time because of his foot, it’s too late for either side to walk away.
It’s time for the Mets and Correa to agree on a deal. If they can’t reach an agreement, it would be a huge setback for both sides.
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