“Depends on how he progresses” – Michael Conforto could sign with team after 2022 MLB Draft


“Depends on how he progresses” – Michael Conforto could sign with team after 2022 MLB Draft

Michael Conforto

Michael Conforto, who is a free agent and has played for the New York Mets in the Major League Baseball (MLB), will be open to signing a contract with a club after the July 17-19 draft. In a recent media interaction, Conforto’s agent Scott Boras “multiple” clubs have called to inquire about his availability after the draft.

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The agent also mentioned that “once the draft takes place they will try to sign Michael Conforto and no team will do so before then.” The 29-year-old Conforto was the highest profile free agent who did not sign a contract after last season. 

There is a possibility the swinging modality can be back to normal at a much earlier date than the throwing aspect,” Boras said, as quoted by The New York Post. “He had his surgery in April. There’s a chance depending on how he progresses that [hitting in the majors late in the season] is a possibility.”

“Michael Conforto is a free agent months before anyone else”

Michael Conforto
Michael Conforto

Boras had earlier revealed in April that Conforto injured his shoulder during the MLB-imposed lockout and needed surgery that month. The initial reports even suggested that the Seattle native would miss the rest of the 2022 season. 

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Michael registered a terrific performance in the shortened 2020 season by hitting just .232 with 14 homers and a .729 OPS last year. Following this, he rejected the $18.4 million qualifying offer, which would have made him a signed player with the Mets for the ongoing Majors season. 

He’s clearly going to have the ability to examine the situation [of signing before the offseason],” Boras said. “It’s kind of a unique thing. Because Michael Conforto is a free agent months before anyone else, he will be out there and clubs can calibrate on Michael Conforto before any other [free agents].”

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