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Jacob deGrom free agency buzz: Braves reportedly 'highly unlikely' to sign him

Here is the latest buzz and rumors surrounding Mets ace Jacob deGrom's free agency...

Nov. 15, 9:03 a.m.

The Atlanta Braves signing deGrom is "highly unlikely," reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Per The Athletic, the Braves are "reluctant to enter into a deal with any player who takes up too high a percentage of their payroll," since their younger players will soon receive pay increases.

DeGrom, 34, is expected to seek a deal that could eclipse Max Scherzer's record average annual value of $43.