Already possessing a projected 2023 payroll well beyond the luxury tax threshold, the Mets are reportedly showing interest in the biggest free agent still available: shortstop Carlos Correa.
New York is reportedly at least looking into the possibility of signing Correa, according to The Athletic‘s Ken Rosenthal, Dan Hayes and Andy McCullough. Should Correa end up in Queens, he would slide over to third base, with Francisco Lindor staying put at shortstop.
While it’s unclear how seriously the Mets are pursuing Correa, the fact that such a move seems feasible is a testament to how all-in owner Steve Cohen and the team’s front office has been this winter.