According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel, the Mets are unlikely to sign 2021 first-round draft pick Kumar Rocker.
The 21-year-old Vanderbilt right-hander was to sign a deal with New York that included a $6 million signing bonus. Yet, the Mets have been hesitant due to a potential elbow injury that came to light following a physical.
The contract could possibly be renegotiated due to the likelihood Rocker will need Tommy John surgery. However, it doesn’t look like that’s going to occur.
If the Mets decide not to sign Rocker or simply fail to reach an agreement, the organization will receive the No.