Mets Make Offer To Daniel Murphy

The New York Mets have made a one-year, $15.8 million qualifying offer to free-agent infielder Daniel Murphy. Murphy, 30, has until Nov. 13 to accept or reject the Mets' offer.

The decision ensures the Mets will recoup a draft pick after the first round if Murphy signs elsewhere this offseason.

Mets officials portray it as very likely that Murphy has played his final game as a Met.

Provided the team offsets the expected loss of free agent Yoenis Cespedes by bringing in a capable offensive outfielder, the Mets are prepared to use prospect Dilson Herrera at second base next season. Herrera, 21, would join a middle-infield combination with Wilmer Flores and Ruben Tejada.

The Mets might have been emboldened to make the qualifying offer because Murphy's postseason production could have increased the offers he will receive as a free agent. Murphy set a major league record with homers in six straight postseason games and earned National League Championship Series MVP honors.