Which players will the New York Mets retain?

The New York Mets are in the middle of an ownership change. Hedge fund billionaire Steve Cohen will acquire the team from the Wilpons, pending approval from the MLB owners (which is expected to be a formality.)

The arrival of Cohen, who would become the league’s wealthiest owner, has understandably brought some high expectations when it comes to potential free agents that could land with the New York Mets. Names such as Trevor Bauer, George Springer and J.T. Realmuto have been thrown around.

However, before thinking about bringing outside talent (which is an obvious need, to be honest) the Mets should figure out which free agents they will retain for the 2021 season, as several players’…