NBC Rotoworld wrote: Jacob deGrom exercised the opt-out clause in his contract with the Mets and has become a free agent. As expected, deGrom has opted to forego the final year and $30.5 million remaining on his existing contract with the Mets and will test the open market this offseason in search of a massive multi-year contract. The 34-year-old fantasy ace was completely dominant this past season, when healthy, finishing with a stellar 3.08 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 102/8 K/BB ratio over 64 1/3 innings (11 starts). It's possible that he winds up returning to New York given the Mets' considerable financial resources and owner Steven Cohen's willingness to spend on his roster. SOURCE: MLBPA Communications on Twitter Nov 7, 2022, 10:17 AM ET