Breaking: Julio Rodríguez and the Mariners are finalizing a long-term contract extension, sources tell JeffPassan. Sources say the deal is $210M guaranteed over 14 years with the ability to grow to well over $400M. More:
The Mariners' option is where the potential money can grow into a historically large figure. If Rodriguez maxes out his MVP escalators, Seattle's option would be for 10 years and $350 million, taking the total value of the deal to $470 million through 2039. The lowest level would be for eight years and $200 million on top of the original $120 million, keeping Rodriguez tied to the Mariners through 2037.
Rodriguez, a powerful and fast center fielder, became one of the most exciting players in baseball when he made the Mariners' Opening Day roster. His dynamic skills and big personality endeared him to a Seattle community that hasn't seen the Mariners make a postseason in two decades. With an All-Star Game selection, an epic Home Run Derby performance and a .269/.328/.471 line with 20 home runs and 23 stolen bases, Rodriguez has made perhaps an even bigger impact than anticipated.
Signed as an amateur out of the Dominican Republic for $1.75 million in July 2017, Rodriguez was seen by scouts as a prototypical corner outfielder who could hit for power. What he has blossomed into, particularly over the past two years, is a true five-tool player with elite speed and the range for center field without sacrificing any of the power that remains one of his calling cards.
The Mariners broke camp with Rodriguez in center field. He struggled in April, striking out 30 times in 73 at-bats without a home run. Since then, Rodriguez has been one of the top players in baseball and the best on a Mariners team that is 68-57 and 2½ games ahead of the
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