MLB spring training is underway but there are still a few notable free agents available that could boost a team’s roster before the season starts on April 7. One of the most prominent players left on the open market is talented New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto.

The seven-year veteran just turned 29 this month and is hitting the prime years of his athletic career. However, 2021 was a disappointing year for Conforto after a hamstring injury cost him a chunk of time and he finished with career lows in batting average, home runs, and runs batted in for a season where he played in more than 120 games.

Yet, despite the regression last season Conforto still could land a nine-figure deal from a team in need of the power he can bring to their lineup. With that in mind, here are 3 ideal landing spots for Michael Conforto with just a couple of weeks left before the start of the 2022 season.

New York Mets bring back their homegrown star

Despite the Mets having a history of signing or trading for other teams stars, Conforto is one of the few homegrown quality everyday players they have developed in some time. He was the team’s top pick in the 2014 draft and grew into one of the core talents on the roster.

Considering the team has the highest payroll in the league, and reports state the team boss Steve Cohen is willing to spend even more and get closer to the “Cohen Threshold” for the right players, a return to Citi Field is very possible. While the team added a name in Starling Marte via free agency, an everyday outfield featuring Marte, Brandon Nimmo, and Mark Canha is nothing to write home about. Especially in the HR and RBI departments.

With the addition of Max Scherzer, there will be big expectations for the Mets, and bringing Conforto back to improve the offense may be a necessity at this point. Plus, they may end up getting him on a better deal than originally expected, since he hasn’t found the big contract he likely figured would be thrown at him in free agency.