Jacob deGrom has informed the New York Mets that he won\'t negotiate a new contract during the season.
The pitcher has set a deadline of Opening Day to complete any potential extension.
Brodie Van Wagenen called the decision not to negotiate beyond Opening Day as \"mutual\" between him and deGrom\'s agent Jeff Berry.
\"There is no reason for a distraction to carry into the regular season, and we will continue to have dialogue over this spring and see where those discussions lead,\" Van Wagenen said. \"But the last thing either side wants is this to be a distraction once the season starts.\"
deGrom, 30, can become a free-agent after the 2020 season.