Mets predicted to sign $131 million Cy Young Award winner this winter

The New York Mets have plenty of talent but are missing an elite frontline starter. Kodai Senga missed a majority of the season, and the Mets could be looking to add an elite starting pitcher.

When predicting where the top free agents would land, FanSided's Zach Pressnell predicted Blake Snell would sign with the Mets.

"My prediction for the 2023 Cy Young winner is that he lands with the New York Mets, who will miss out on Juan Soto this offseason," wrote Pressnell.

Snell was supposed to sign a long-term deal last offseason, coming off of a Cy Young Award-winning season. However, he ended up signing with the San Francisco Giants late in free agency. He is expected to opt out of his deal.

"Blake Snell was supposed to land his big contract last offseason, but after Scott Boras fumbled for him, he ended up in San Francisco with the Giants," wrote Pressnell. "This offseason, he will land that massive deal because of how incredible he was to finish the season.

Steve Cohen and the Mets have the money to pay Snell, especially if they miss on Alonso, and Snell isn't likely to sign until late in the free agency period. New York needs to acquire a top talent or two, and Snell could be their crowned jewel this offseason."

Spotrac predicts Snell to sign a five-year, $131 million deal in free agency. Snell had a 3.12 ERA overall, but a 1.45 ERA in his final 12 starts. He would instantly take over as the ace for most rotations.

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