Max Scherzer Reportedly Signs MLB Record Contract With Mets.<br />Max Scherzer Reportedly Signs MLB Record Contract With Mets.<br />CBS Sports reports the New York Mets are set to sign a three-year contract worth $130 million with Scherzer.<br />CBS Sports reports the New York Mets are set to sign a three-year contract worth $130 million with Scherzer.<br />That would set a new record for highest average annual value (AAV).<br />It would reportedly work out to <br />$43.3 million AAV for the pitcher. .<br />It would reportedly work out to <br />$43.3 million AAV for the pitcher. .<br />The previous record, $36 million, was set by Gerrit Cole during the 2019-20 offseason. .<br />The previous record, $36 million, was set by Gerrit Cole during the 2019-20 offseason. .<br />The Mets had reportedly been considering <br />Kevin Gausman prior to the deal with Scherzer, .<br />The Mets had reportedly been considering <br />Kevin Gausman prior to the deal with Scherzer, .<br />but he's since signed a five-year, $110 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.<br />but he's since signed a five-year, $110 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.<br />The Mets have made other moves recently as well.<br />GM Billy Eppler signed infielder <br />Eduardo Escobar, utility player Mark Canha and outfielder Starling Marte for $120 million combined
