MLB Rumors: Rockies Eyeing Mets FA Brandon Nimmo; Contract Estimated at $115-120M

Brandon Nimmo has spent his entire Major League career with the New York Mets, but the Colorado Rockies may look to change that for the 2023 campaign.

The outfielder is on the Rockies' preliminary wish list when it comes to free agency, according to a report. The Mets have interest in retaining Nimmo, who has expressed a desire to return.

It will take a five-year deal worth around 120 million dollars to land a free agent, according to estimates.

The New York Mets have a number of marquee free agents this winter, including Jacob deGrom and Edward Daz.

It could lead to some difficult decisions for a team that will be looking to improve after it lost control of the National League East down the stretch of the season.

He finished with an offensive WAR of 5.3 which was his best since he started with the Mets.

The 29-year-old seems to be in the middle of his prime and will be a significant addition for whichever team signs him.

Despite the signing of Kris Bryant ahead of the season, the Rockies finished last in the National League West and are looking to rebound.

The franchise finished in fourth place the previous three years and hasn't advanced past the NLCS since 2007.

The Rockies will need to add more than just Nimmo to compete in a National League West that includes the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants, but he would be an ideal starting point.

The Rockies would be happy if his numbers spiked at Denver's altitude.

It looks like they will have to compete with the Mets to get him.