José Ramírez and the Cleveland Guardians are reportedly working towards a new seven-year, $175 million extension, according to multiple reports.
Per MLB Network’s Jon Heyman, $70 million of the total amount will be deferred.
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The 33-year-old Ramírez has spent his entire 13-year MLB career with the Guardians. The third baseman is a seven-time All-Star, six-time Silver Slugger Award winner and a two-time All-MLB First Team member.
Two of MLB’s biggest awards have eluded Ramírez as he is a three-time AL MVP finalist and seven-time Gold Glove Award finalist.
Last season, Ramírez slashed .283/.360/.503 with 30 home runs and 85 RBI. He also hit 34 doubles and stole a career-high 44 bases in 158 games. His .863 OPS was third among qualified third baseman and, per FanGraphs, posted a 6.3 WAR, which was tied with Francisco Lindor for eighth among position players.
“He’s the best all-around third baseman in baseball,” said Guardians manager Stephen Vogt last season, via The Athletic. “He’s one of the top-five players, in my opinion. … I’m just thankful I get to watch him do it every day.”
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In 1,609 career games, Ramírez has 285 home runs, 949 RBI and a .279 batting average.
The new agreement will add four years and $106 million to the five-year, $124 million extension Ramírez signed in April 2022. He is now tied to Cleveland through the 2032 season.
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