James McCann and the New York Mets have agreed on a four-year, $40 million deal.
Catcher James McCann and the New York Mets are finalizing a four-year contract for $40 million-plus, sources tell ESPN. After a long back-and-forth where a deal looked tenuous, the sides found detente and the Mets have their catcher. @Ken_Rosenthal was on the deal.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 12, 2020
The Mets, long rumored to be involved in the J.T. Realmuto sweepstakes, now have their catcher. Newly minted team owner Steve Cohen has his first official major signing in the books, and the ballclub can now turn its attention towards other major free agents such as Trevor Bauer and George Springer.