The New York Mets are discussing a potential contract extension with starting pitcher Sean Manaea, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
The Mets extended a $21.05 million qualifying offer to Manaea after he posted a 3.47 ERA in 32 starts this season.
"He will decline the qualifying offer... But he loves New York, and he and the Mets are talking," Heyman wrote.
Heyman has previously reported that both the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles have expressed interest in Manaea.
Spotrac projects that Manaea will net a four-year, $64 million contract in free agency, while Heyman predicts his value will be slightly higher at $72 million.