News coming out of Port Saint Lucie this morning. According to MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo, the Mets have reportedly come to terms with free agent pitcher Taijuan Walker on a two-year $20 million contract with a player option for the potential of a third year.
Walker’s deal comes just a few weeks after missing out on new Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer.
The former first round pick pitched to a 4-3 record with a 2.70 ERA (4.56 FIP), splitting the shortened 2020 season between the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays. His stretch of starts with the Blue Jays opened a lot of eyes, throwing to a 1.