While the Atlanta Braves have won the NL East division for five straight seasons, both the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are doing their best to close the gap. The Mets and Phillies both made significant splashes at the Winter Meetings Monday landing two of the top free agents available.
After watching Jacob deGrom walk out the door for a five-year deal with the Rangers, the Mets pivoted and signed reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander to a two-year, $86.66 million deal that includes a $35 million option for 2025.