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The 2024 Major League Baseball season has finally reached its final stage, with the World Series scheduled to start soon. On Friday, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees will kick off Game 1 in their quest for the World Series trophy.
The Yankees advanced to the series after defeating the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 in the ALCS, while the Dodgers faced the New York Mets in the NLCS and advanced to the World Series after winning 4-2.
The Mets had a strong performance this season and are now preparing for the 2025 World Championship. However, some of their top players might not be with them for the upcoming season.
Many of the Mets' notable players are set to hit free agency after the current season ends.
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Here is a closer look at the top five Mets free agents this offseason:
Top 5 New York Mets free agents this offseason
#1. Pete Alonso
Earlier this year in January, first baseman Pete Alonso signed a one-year contract worth $20.5 million with the Mets to avoid salary arbitration. Alonso has been with the club since he was selected by them in the second round of the 2016 MLB draft.
He has spent his entire Major League career with the Mets, receiving four All-Star selections along the way.
#2. Jesse Winker
Veteran hitter Jesse Winker joined the Mets in July after being traded by the Washington Nationals before the trade deadline. He performed well for New York, hitting .318 in the postseason.
In 22 at-bats, Winker recorded seven hits, scored seven runs, hit one home run, drove in four RBIs and posted a 1.167 OPS.
#3. Jose Quintana
Pitcher Jose Quintana is also set to hit free agency, with his future yet to be determined. He is coming off a two-year, $26 million contract he signed with the Mets back in December 2022.
#4. J.D. Martinez
Another player set to depart New York and join free agency in the offseason is outfielder and designated hitter J.D. Martinez. The six-time All-Star is coming off a one-year, $12 million contract signed in March 2024.
#5. Luis Severino
Luis Severino signed a one-year, $13 million contract with the New York Mets in December 2023. The pitcher has posted an 11-7 record with a 3.91 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP so far this year.
