PORT ST. LUCIE — Jacob deGrom is putting the Mets on the clock.
After a winter of inactivity in long-term contract discussions, the reigning National League Cy Young award winner has informed team officials he will not negotiate a new deal during the season, an industry source told The Post on Tuesday. DeGrom’s camp has set Opening Day as the deadline to complete any potential long-term deal.
The 30-year-old deGrom can become a free agent after the 2020 season and seeks a contract that would buy out his remaining arbitration year and extend his agreement with the club long term.