With the recent news of second baseman Robinson Cano’s 162-game suspension for PED usage rocking the baseball world, the New York Mets find themselves in a position with more cash to spend this offseason than originally thought. With the Mets already projected to be one of the most active teams on the free-agent market this offseason, the loss of Cano and his $24 million salary provides the front office with additional flexibility in acquiring players for the 2021 Opening Day roster.
Many around the league widely expected the Mets to be able to sign one or possibly two of the three crown jewel free agents that are currently on the open market.