Mets engaged with free-agent Michael King via video meeting; signing him would cost draft picks and international pool money but could bolster rotation short-term.
Michael King is a high-upside starting pitcher with significant injury and durability concerns while drawing multi-team interest despite draft compensation.
Each Team's Draft Compensation For Losing A Qualifying Offer-Rejecting Free Agent
Teams can issue a $22.025MM qualifying offer within five days after the World Series to eligible free agents, creating compensatory draft-pick implications.
Drake Baldwin should win NL Rookie of the Year; Cade Horton's ERA overstates performance, and the award decides the Braves' compensatory pick and bonus.