Report: Seattle Mariners, Rodríguez Agree to Massive Extension
The Houston Astros will have to face Julio Rodríguez for the next 14 seasons, as the superstar rookie agreed to an extension with the Seattle Mariners. The contract is worth $200 million guaranteed with escalators to earn Rodríguez $450 million plus, per Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com.
Jeff Passan of ESPN added Rodríguez's 14-year extension includes player and team options, too. The first option comes after the 2028 season with the value of the contract depending on Rodríguez's performance in MVP voting.
Rodríguez entered Friday first in bWAR with 4.3 and second in fWAR with 3.5 among American League rookies. Returning from the injured list this month, the 21-year-old is making a run at the Rookie of the Year.
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