Max Scherzer is New York City’s new 100 million dollar man. Scherzer and the New York Mets have agreed to a three-year, $130 million contract. ESPN notes Scherzer has the option of opting out of the contract following the second season of the deal.
The deal averages $43.33 million and is a record, surpassing the $36 million of New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole. Scherzer is also now the oldest player in the history of the sport to sign a $100 million contract.
Prior to adding Scherzer, the Mets signed center fielder Starling Marte, infielder Eduardo Escobar, and outfielder Mark Canha.
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Adding Scherzer has pushed the Mets’ odds in Vegas to 14-1, sixth-best for winning the next World Series.
