After paying their roster $341 million last season, the New York Mets collapsed over the season's last few weeks. They missed the playoffs following a loss to the Miami Marlins, an NL East rival that finished last in the division. A lineup stacked with stars, most notably the most expensive free agent addition in history, right fielder Juan Soto, fell short of the final NL Wild Card spot.

One would think that after missing the playoffs with a roster that is highly paid, Mets owner Steve Cohen would want to cut payroll. While that could certainly be true, don't be surprised if Cohen doubles down. After all, New York is losing multiple players with large salaries, including first baseman Pete Alonso, closer Edwin Diaz, and outfielder Starling Marte. President of baseball operations D

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