Ronald Blum, The Associated Press
LAS VEGAS — Jacob deGrom, Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts and Carlos Rodon declined contract options on Monday, becoming free agents.
A two-time winner of the National’s Cy Young, DeGrom would have pocketed $30.5 million with the Mets next season. Over four years, he pocketed $107m.
A member of four all-star teams, the 34-year-old right-hander was limited to 15 starts last year and 11 this season, due to injuries.
The Mets saw another pitcher test his luck in the market in Taijuan Walker, who has made $17 million rich over the past two seasons.
The 30-year-old right-hander is 12-5 with a 3.49 GAA this year.
Correa’s three-year, $105.3m pact with the Twins saw him out after one campaign.
A two-time all-star, the 28-year-old shortstop batted .291 in 2022. He hit 22 homers and drove in 64 runs.
30-year-old shortstop, Bogaerts has validated an option included in his contract of $ 120 million for six years.
A member of four all-star teams, he batted .307 with Boston this season, with 15 home runs and 73 RBIs.
A 29-year-old left-hander, Rodon could leave after a campaign with the Giants, who awarded him $44 million for two years.
A star player for the past two years, he went 14-8 with a 2.88 GAA this season.
A total of 140 players have become free agents since the end of the World Series, including Aaron Judge, Trea Turner and Dansby Swanson, among others.
Forty more players could obtain the same status.
