Julio Rodriguez

The Mariners and slugger Julio Rodriguez are finalizing a long-term contract extension that could be worth as much as an MLB-record $470 million, ...

A year later, Padres star [Juan Soto](https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/36969/juan-soto), who turned down a guaranteed $440 million from the [Washington Nationals](/mlb/team/_/name/wsh/washington-nationals) before they traded him, could be a free agent right after he turns 26. 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 [MLB.com](https://www.mlb.com/news/julio-rodriguez-extension-with-mariners), guarantees him the most money for a player with less than one full year in the major leagues. 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. 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. Following the 2028 season, the Mariners can exercise an option for an additional eight or 10 years, depending on where Rodriguez finishes in MVP voting in the preceding seasons.

Julio Rodríguez talks, and plays, like one of the best players in the game. While he is only 21, his new deal with the Mariners could pay him as much as ...

Currently, that has added up to Seattle’s being 68-57 through Thursday, which had them in second place in the A.L. and Alex Rodríguez saw both superstars leave in their primes but will now presumably have Julio Rodríguez, whom they originally signed as a 16-year-old international free agent in 2017, for the majority of his career, and most likely the entirety of it. Stories like this are possible because of our deep commitment to original reporting, produced by a global staff of over 1,700 journalists who have all dedicated themselves to helping you understand the world. to an [eight-year, $100 million contract](https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/02/sports/ronald-acuna-contract-extension-atlanta-braves.html) in 2019 that now seems wildly undervalued. The Mariners invested heavily in their roster this past off-season, signing last year’s A.L. (Only two other players in the top-20 are younger than 25: Cleveland’s Andrés Giménez and San Diego’s Juan Soto.) In a span of 88 games from May 1 through Thursday, he hit .282 with a .337 on-base percentage and .516 slugging percentage. After a slow start offensively, which dragged his overall numbers down, he has turned into the well-rounded offensive force that the team expected. The details of the contract, which were confirmed by a person familiar with the negotiations who was not authorized to discuss it publicly, are wildly complicated. Overall, he has hit 20 home runs and stolen 23 bases, making him one of only two 20-20 players this season. He even thought he could eventually lead the team to its first World Series title. While he is only 21, his new deal with the Mariners could pay him as much as $470 million.

The Seattle Mariners and All-Star rookie outfielder Julio Rodríguez have signed a long-term extension that could be one of the largest contracts in Major ...

Rodríguez this season has been a vital part of a Mariners team that is presently on pace for 88 wins and occupying the final wild-card position in the AL. With the deal beginning next season, that gets Rodríguez through the 2034 season, as mentioned in the Mariners' announcement. Rodríguez, 21, has quickly realized the promise that made him one of the top overall prospects in all of baseball coming into 2022. The current largest overall contract in Prior to being promoted to Seattle, Rodríguez had a .955 OPS across parts of three seasons despite being much younger than his peer group at every rung. The Mariners announced the deal during Friday night's game:

Seattle Mariners rookie centre fielder Julio Rodriguez is on the verge of signing a massive long-term deal, according to various reports.

His smile and joy for the game has been reminiscent of a past center fielder for the Mariners and some of the same characteristics Ken Griffey Jr. On top of his pure talent, Rodríguez’s demeanor and charisma on the field have only added to what’s could be a special season for the Mariners. Rodríguez has a player option that could be exercised after the 2029 World Series, a provision calling for $18 million annually from 2030-34. For one MVP award along with one additional top five finish or three top five finishes, the option salaries would increase to $35 million without the 2038 and ’39 seasons triggered. Mather’s comments were made to the Bellevue, Washington, Breakfast Rotary Club in February 2021 and included disparaging comments about the English of Rodriguez and former Seattle pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma. Rodríguez reached the final where he lost to Juan Soto, but had a memorable first two rounds where he hit 63 total home runs and beat Corey Seager and Pete Alonso. It’s helped him off the field and in relationship building and everything else.” Rodríguez has become a star in his first season with the Mariners. a five-year player option, an eight-year club option with award escalators and the possibility the option could extend to 10 years. There also is a player option that guarantees $90 million from 2030-34. Rodríguez entered Friday hitting .269 with 20 home runs, 64 RBIs, 23 stolen bases and an OPS of .799. “We feel the uniqueness of this deal befits the person.

Le voltigeur des Mariners serait sur le point de signer une prolongation contractuelle de 14 ans valant au total plus de 400 millions $ environ.

Le Dominicain a croisé le marbre à 64 occasions et récolté 113 coups sûrs. Ses performances lui ont d’ailleurs valu une invitation au dernier match des étoiles. • À lire aussi:

Julio Rodriguez serait sur le point de faire sauter la banque avant même la fin de sa première saison dans les Majeures.

Il a réalisé 113 coups sûrs en 420 présences à la plaque. On parle d'une entente de 14 ans qui rapporterait un montant garanti de 210 millions de dollars à Rodriguez. Julio Rodriguez signe un contrat de 12 ans et pourrait toucher plus de 400 M$MLB vendredi, 26 août 2022.

La jeune sensation de l'équipe est à Seattle pour y rester. Et ce faisant, le voltigeur deviendra un homme très riche.

Or, difficile de blâmer les Mariners de vouloir s'assurer les services du jeune voltigeur dès maintenant. Le pacte de Rodriguez ressemblera plus à celui du joueur des Padres, ceci dit. La signature de Rodriguez à long terme s'inscrit dans la lignée de contrats de longue haleine qui sont offerts aux jeunes joueurs en début de carrière.

Le phénomène de 21 ans a accepté une prolongation à long terme avec les Mariners, a confirmé vendredi Jon Heyman du Post. Jesse Sanchez de MLB Media signalé ...

Jeff Passan d’ESPN [ajoutée](https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1563205554553516034) que l’accord dure jusqu’à 14 ans, bien que le joueur et l’équipe détiennent des options quelque part au milieu. [quatrième recrue de tous les temps](https://twitter.com/DKramer_/status/1562570448159662080) pour organiser une saison 20-20, rejoignant Marty Cordova des Twins de 1995, Ellis Burks des Red Sox de 1985 et Mitchell Page des A de 1977. [signalé pour la première fois](https://twitter.com/JesseSanchezMLB/status/1563200918379671553) l’accord vaut au minimum plus de 200 millions de dollars et jusqu’à 450 millions de dollars.

Les Mariners ont consenti un contrat de 12 saisons et 209,3 millions au voltigeur recrue. Cependant, Rodriguez pourrait toucher jusqu'à 469,6 millions lors ...

Rodriguez recevra un bonus à la signature de 15,3 millions et un salaire de quatre millions la saison prochaine. Son salaire passera ensuite à 10 millions, puis à 18 millions de 2025 à 2029. Nous sommes heureux de savoir que des générations de partisans des Mariners pourront avoir le privilège de le voir jouer au T-Mobile Park pendant des années.

Julio Rodriguez serait sur le point de faire sauter la banque avant même la fin de sa première saison dans les Majeures.

Rodriguez recevra un bonus à la signature de 15,3 millions $ et un salaire de quatre millions $ la saison prochaine. Son salaire passera ensuite à 10 millions $, puis à 18 millions $ de 2025 à 2029. Julio Rodriguez signe un contrat de 12 ans et pourrait toucher plus de 400 M$MLB vendredi, 26 août 2022.