Analyzing Mets' payroll situation for 2022 and beyondThe Mets will likely have one of the highest payrolls in the game in 202211/1/2021, 1:00 PMDanny AbrianoManager of Editorial ProductionJacob deGrom Steve Cohen, and Pete Alonso / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated ImageSep 12, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) rounds the bases after hitting a three run home run in the second inning against the New York Yankees at Citi Field. / Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY SportsApr 5, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (9) reacts after hitting a single in the fourth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. / Kyle Ross-USA TODAY SportsSep 28, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (34) delivers against the Miami Marlins during the first inning of game two of a doubleheader at Citi Field. / Andy Marlin-USA TODAY SportsSan Francisco Giants third baseman Kris Bryant (23) reacts after scoring against the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field. / Kamil Krzaczynski - USA TODAY SportsFrancisco Alvarez, Ronny Mauricio, Brett Baty, Mark Vientos / SNY Treated Image