The New York Mets remain optimistic that they can re-sign Yoenis Cespedes, but the growing sense is that the slugger will receive a five-year offer on the open market.
Cespedes opted out of his contract with the Mets earlier this month to seek a longer deal.
The Mets would prefer to sign Cespedes to a four-year contract worth north of $100 million, according to a source.
The San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals have been mentioned as suitors for Cespedes.