Just days after the news that six-time All-Star and two-time All-MLB First Team third baseman Manny Machado stated his plan to opt out of his contract following the 2023 season, the New York Mets are already being linked.
On Friday, when the update was shared by Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post, Machado was quoted saying, “There’s a lot of money to be made out there. … As a player about to opt-out, it’s pretty good to see.” Per Janes, Machado also stated how different the market is now compared to when he signed with the San Diego Padres in 2019.