Earlier this week, the New York Mets announced that David Wright had accepted a role in the team’s front office while also confirming that the two sides had officially agreed to a mutual release. In addition to clearing up a spot on the 40-man roster, the news signaled that a contract settlement had been reached between the Mets and the Captain, although specifics were not originally disclosed.
Over the past couple of days, details have emerged which have clarified the team’s payroll situation for the 2019 season. According to Cot’s Baseball Contracts, the club will essentially pay Wright $9 million while saving $6 million for the upcoming season.