Mets general manager Billy Eppler held a press conference in the wake of his club’s premature exit from postseason play last weekend. Understandably so, the executive touched on several topics with the New York media. One of those topics included the status of staff ace and likely free agent, Jacob deGrom.
The Amazins have plenty of impact players heading for free agency. This will be a winter full of crucial decisions. What deGrom ultimately decides will dictate how things go for New York heading into the 2023 season.
When asked about deGrom, here’s what Eppler had to say about where things currently stand with the right-hander:
Jacob deGrom met 1-on-1 with Billy Eppler following the Mets' loss on Sunday night:
"He knows how we feel and I know how he feels.