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Report: New York Mets Are Expressing Concern With Correa's Physical

The New York Mets are expressing concern with shortstop Carlos Correa's physical, which could jeopardize the deal.
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Report: New York Mets Are Expressing Concern With Correa's Physical
Report: New York Mets Are Expressing Concern With Correa's Physical

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Another physical, another issue for shortstop Carlos Correa as the New York Mets are reportedly having some concerns regarding the medical findings according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.

Correa had his lower right leg surgically repaired in 2014, and that same injury and subsequent surgery is what is giving teams pause in any potential mega-deal. 

It's an interesting turn of events for the Mets after their owner Steve Cohen spoke publicly to the New York Post about the deal earlier this week. 

“We needed one more thing, and this is it," said Cohen.

The addition of Correa to the Mets roster would push their payroll close to $500 million after taxes and further pushes the National League East's spending bill this winter. 

As for the Philadelphia Phillies, if the Correa deal does fall through, there could be some relief after the Phillies have tried to keep up with additions of their own this winter. 

What comes next for Correa is unknown. Perhaps the Mets try and renegotiate, or they may move on. For Correa to hit the open market three times in one winter would be unprecedented, especially considering both of his previous suitors have taken issue with the same injury. 

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl.  During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated.  Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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