Following a mostly productive seven-year stretch in New York, 28-year-old outfielder Michael Conforto is officially a free agent.
The Mets have until Sunday at 4 p.m. CT to extend the Oregon State alum an $18.4 million qualifying offer for the 2022 season (expected), though it’s anyone’s guess as to whether Conforto will accept.
Most reports have the left-handed slugger and his representation, super-agent Scott Boras, testing the open market. Though, presuming a hefty pay increase and multiyear deal following what was undoubtedly Conforto’s career low point would be a gamble, no doubt.