The MLB off-season is winding down, but the top pitcher on the free agent, Trevor Bauer, remains unsigned.
That could change soon, though, as the 30-year-old right-hander’s list of potential suitors has reportedly been whittled to two: the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets.
MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand mentioned that the Mets and Dodgers “appear to be” the finalists with spring training camps set to open in just a couple of weeks. MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported that the Mets are engaged in talks with Bauer and expect to hear something —one way or another — within roughly 24 hours.
The Mets, of course, already made one of the off-season’s biggest splashes by trading for shortstop Francisco Lindor last month. In December, they gave a four-year, $40.6 million deal to catcher James McCann.
Under new owner, Steve Cohen, the Mets are looking for their first playoff berth since 2016.
The Dodgers, meanwhile, are the reigning World Series champions and have compiled eight consecutive National League West division titles. In L.A., Bauer would join a crowded rotation of standouts, including Clayton Kershaw, Walker Buehler and Dustin May.
Bauer’s agent, Rachel Luba, appears to have confirmed that only two teams remain in the Bauer sweepstakes:
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— Rachel Luba (@AgentRachelLuba) February 4, 2021
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