Tue 12/4/12 1:16 PM

Ken Davidoff of the New York Post reports that the Mets are open two a two-year deal for free agent outfielder Ryan Ludwick. It would carry an annual salary of around $6-7 million. Still, the Reds are seen as the favorites to re-sign him. The 34-year-old outfielder batted .275/.346/.531 with 26 home runs and an .877 OPS this past season.