Back in 2016, it first appeared that the New York Mets were doing the smart thing by signing outfielder Yoenis Cespedes to a four-year, $160 million contract extension. Since then, that deal has severely hindered the team’s ability to add external pieces to their roster.
Not to mention, Cespedes has only played in 118 games since the 2016 season.
The soon-to-be 34-year-old is entering the final year of his deal. He’s currently scheduled to earn $29.5 million in 2020, which is by far the most expensive salary throughout the Mets’ roster.
There’s also no guarantee that the two-time All-Star will even be healthy enough to suit up next season.