MLB rumors: Max Scherzer expected to sign soon with Mets, Giants, Dodgers,

The collective bargaining agreement between Major League Baseball’s owners and the players is set to expire on Wednesday night. It is assumed an agreement won’t be reached in the coming days, meaning free agency and trade talk will be completely shut down and a lockout will be put in place. In the meantime, perhaps there will be a flurry of moves, as there might be some players who don’t want to go several weeks (months?) without knowing where they’ll play in 2022. 

One signing has already been reported on Sunday, as the Rays have scooped up Corey Kluber (full story here). 

As for the rest, let’s dive into the rumors of the day. 

Scherzer decision coming soon? 

Max Scherzer is heading to his age-37 season, but he’s also coming off a season in which he finished third in Cy Young voting. The three-time Cy Young winner and future Hall of Famer is still an ace. As such, there are no shortage of suitors despite what is likely to be a multi-year deal with a really high average annual value. 

He is expected to decide on a new home before the expected lockout, reports Jon Heyman of MLB Network, with the Mets, Dodgers, Giants and Angels being mentioned as top suitors. 

Gausman also deciding soon? 

Free agent right-hander Kevin Gausman is also expected to sign before the CBA expires, reports Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The 30-year-old is coming off the best season of his career. He posted 5.2 WAR, earning his first All-Star selection while finishing sixth in NL Cy Young voting and 21st in NL MVP voting. 

Morosi reports that a five-year deal for Gausman is…