Mets general manager Sandy Alderson apparently likes what he has been seeing from second baseman Neil Walker this year.
According to a report by Roger Rubin of ESPN on Tuesday, the Mets and Alderson are expected to talk with Walker about the possibility of a contract extension before the end of the season.
“I have not had any conversations with his agent at this point. I expect that there will be some conversations before the end of the season,” Alderson was quoted as saying. “He’s been a terrific player for us on the field. He’s been excellent in the clubhouse.”
Walker, 30, was acquired by the Mets in exchange for Jonathan Niese last December. The way it stands right now, Walker is set to become a free agent upon the conclusion of the 2016 season.
Though not previously seen as much more than a rental player, Walker has impressed this year with a .271 batting average, 20 home runs, and 51 RBIs in 103 games. With Daniel Murphy bolting for Washington and team captain David Wright on the shelf, Walker has been a foundational piece for the Mets infield this season, so it’s easy to see why they want to keep him around.
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