Analyzing Mets' payroll situation for 2023 and beyond following offseason spending spreeMets were huge spenders this offseason, but are getting closer to not having to be overly reliant on the free agent market1/24/2023, 7:15 PMDanny AbrianoManager of Editorial ProductionJustin Verlander and Billy Eppler / Brad Penner - USA TODAY SportsOct 8, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) reacts after hitting a solo home run against the San Diego Padres in the fifth inning during game two of the Wild Card series for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / © Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsLos Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) rounds the bases on a triple in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium. / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
