Analyzing the Mets' payroll situation for 2023 and beyond

Mets will be big spenders again this offseason, but are getting closer to not having to be overly reliant on the free agent market

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Max Scherzer / Brad Penner - USA TODAY Sports
Max Scherzer / Brad Penner - USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Citi Field. / Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Citi Field. / Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) celebrates his three run home run against the Miami Marlins in the dugout with teammates during the fourth inning at Citi Field. / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) celebrates his three run home run against the Miami Marlins in the dugout with teammates during the fourth inning at Citi Field. / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Edwin Diaz screaming Mets pinstripes night game October 2022 / Brad Penner - USA TODAY Sports
Edwin Diaz screaming Mets pinstripes night game October 2022 / Brad Penner - USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) throws a pitch in the first inning during game two of the Wild Card series against the San Diego Padres for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / © Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) throws a pitch in the first inning during game two of the Wild Card series against the San Diego Padres for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / © Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Francisco Alvarez / Brad Penner - USA TODAY Sports
Francisco Alvarez / Brad Penner - USA TODAY Sports
Oct 5, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (1) acknowledges fans after being announced as the national league batting champion after the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports / © Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 5, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (1) acknowledges fans after being announced as the national league batting champion after the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports / © Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

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