The New York Mets and Texas Rangers have agreed to a deal that will see the Mets pay the Rangers $35.5 million over the next five years for the rights to Max Scherzer. The deal was announced on Wednesday, and it marks the largest contract ever given to a pitcher in Major League Baseball history.
Scherzer, who turns 35 this year, is a three-time Cy Young Award winner and has been one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball for the past decade. He has a career record of 167-98 with a 3.17 ERA and 2,716 strikeouts. He has also been an All-Star in each of the last seven seasons.
The Mets are hoping that Scherzer can help them get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2016. They have struggled in recent years, but they believe that Scherzer can help turn things around. He will join a rotation that already includes Jacob deGrom, Marcus Stroman, and Noah Syndergaard.
The Rangers, meanwhile, will receive $35.5 million over the next five years as part of the deal. This money will help them rebuild their team after a disappointing 2020 season. They are hoping to use the money to add some young talent to their roster and build for the future.
Overall, this is a win-win situation for both teams. The Mets get one of the best pitchers in baseball, while the Rangers get a large sum of money to help rebuild their team. It remains to be seen how successful this move will be for both teams, but it certainly looks like a good move for both sides.
