October 20, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Mets center fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) hits an RBI single in the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs in game three of the NLCS at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Mets have reportedly offered a three-year contract in their bid to keep outfielder Yoenis Cespedes.
According to ESPN, the three-year deal includes an opt-out clause after one season. That would allow Cespedes an opportunity to test the free-agent market again next season.
Cespedes is currently a free agent and hasn’t land the long-term, big-money deal he was seeking. He was reportedly after a six-year contract.
The Washington Nationals are believed to have offered Cespedes a five-year contract.
Cespedes batted .291 with 35 homers and 105 RBIs last season while splitting time between the Detroit Tigers and the Mets.
