The Texas Rangers have added a big piece to their roster with the signing of Jacob deGrom.
The starting pitcher has agreed to a five-year deal with the Rangers, the club announced Friday. It is worth $185 million and has a sixth-year option that could make the total deal worth $222 million, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
DeGrom had $53 million remaining on his initial five-year contract with the New York Mets, but he decided to opt out of the final two seasons in search of a better deal.
Mike Puma of the New York Post reported the Mets never made a final offer to the starter.