Jacob deGrom's Agent: Mets Should Consider Trade If NY Isn't Open to Contract

The agent for New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom wants to see the team either sign him to a long-term deal or trade him now. 

"We have discussed Jacob’s future with the Mets at length," CAA's Brodie van Wagenen said Monday, per Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic. "Jacob has expressed interest in exploring a long-term partnership that would keep him in a Mets uniform for years to come. If the Mets don’t share the same interest, we believe their best course of action is to seriously consider trade opportunities now."

"The inertia of the current situation could complicate Jacob’s relationship with the club and creates an atmosphere of indecision," Van Wagenen added, per Rosenthal.

DeGrom is under team control through the 2020 season.

The 30-year-old is in the midst of the best year of his career, leading all qualified pitchers with a 1.68 ERA. He has 149 strikeouts in 123.1 innings to go with a 0.97 WHIP.

Unfortunately, the Mets have struggled mightily and are just 39-55 at the All-Star break. These struggles have impacted deGrom as well—he is just 5-4 on the year despite his outstanding start.

This has led to plenty of trade speculation throughout the season with teams looking for an elite, controllable starter.

Rosenthal previously reported the Mets are "open for business" in trades, although it would take a "boatload" of talent to get deGrom.

Still, the pitcher remains hopeful he can stay with his current team on a long-term deal. He explained Monday his preference is that he is "a Met for my whole career," per Joel Sherman of the New York Post.

According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the two sides had discussed a long-term deal during the offseason but weren't close enough to agree on an extension.

The Mets now seemingly have to make a decision whether to trade deGrom, sign a new deal or let things get awkward in the next two years.