Analyzing Mets' payroll situation for 2022 and beyond following big offseason spendingThe Mets will have one of the highest payrolls in the game in 202212/23/2021, 5:15 PMDanny AbrianoManager of Editorial ProductionFrancisco Lindor, Max Scherzer, Jacob deGrom, and Steve Cohen / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated ImageSep 16, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Oakland Athletics center fielder Starling Marte (2) bats against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. / Jay Biggerstaff-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 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