Mariners outfielder Julio Rodríguez is reportedly finalizing a 12-year deal with the team, sources told MLB’s Jesse Sanchez on Friday.
The deal’s specific details have not been officially released. However, according to reports, the 21-year-old is guaranteed $210 million over 12 years, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. Rodríguez will make $105 million over the first seven years, with a $15 million signing bonus. The rest of the guarantees come with a player option for five years and $90 million.
The deal also reportedly includes team options. If the Mariners pick up the team option, which could be for eight or 10 years on top of the base deal, it will be worth at least $320 million with additional escalators based on whether he wins the MVP award and how high he finishes in voting. One MVP win or three top five finishes would reportedly push the number to $280 million, while two MVPs or four top five finishes increases the club option price to $350 million, per Rosenthal.
