Barring a drastic change between now and the 5 p.m. signing deadline, the New York Mets do not plan to sign first-round pick Kumar Rocker, sources tell me and @kileymcd.

While an 11th-hour deal is always possible, sources say it's unlikely.

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— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 1, 2021