The New York Mets have quietly assembled a feared lineup. They have a pretty good combination of young stars (Dominic Smith, Pete Alonso, Jeff McNeil, Brandon Nimmo and company) and established veterans, like Robinson Cano. Michael Conforto, who is somewhere in between if we evaluate age and MLB experience, may be the key for the unit’s long-term success.
The lefty-hitting outfielder will be a free agent after the 2021 season, which makes him eligible for a contract extension that could surpass $100 million in total value given how successful he’s been this year. After all, he has slashed .