Pirates extended outfielder Bryan Reynolds to 8 years

By Naveen Apr 26, 2023

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed the largest contract extension in franchise history Tuesday,

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locking up slugging outfielder Bryan Reynolds for over $100 million.

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Reynolds, 27, will earn $106.75 million over the life of the eight-year contract.

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which is still pending a physical and has not yet been officially announced by the club.

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The contract also includes a team option to add an additional year, MLB.com reported citing team sources.

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Reynolds opted out of the deal but will get on the partial no-trade list, believed to include six teams

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The option year comes with $20 million and a $2 million buyout.

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