ARLINGTON, TEXAS • Free-agent ace Jacob degrom and the Texas Rangers have agreed to a $185 million, five-year contract.

The two-time Cy Young Award winner leaves the New York Mets after nine seasons — the past two shortened by injuries. After making his first start last season in early August, degrom went 5-4 with a 3.08 ERA. He helped the Mets reach the playoffs, then opted out of his contract.