The nature of the league right now suggests that there could be a lockout for next season, which will have an impact on contract extensions for all players. Teams don’t think they can compete with how the Los Angeles Dodgers are spending money, and the Kyle Tucker signing further expands that thought process for many. On paper, the Mets are one of the top teams that could dethrone the Dodgers, and if they do, that could influence whether the league enters a lockout or not.
