Sports Jacob deGrom gets record contract; Mets still hopeful for long-term extension January 11, 2019January 11, 2019Matt Ehalt, MLB writerComments Off on Jacob deGrom gets record contract; Mets still hopeful for long-term extension Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom set record for largest increase by an arbitration-eligible player, going from $7.4 million to $17 million.