DENVER — Kyle Freeland won’t be leaving his hometown anytime soon.
The left-handed pitcher and the Rockies have agreed to a five-year contract extension that will keep the Thomas Jefferson High grad in his native Denver through 2026, the team announced. The contract is worth $64.5 million, a source confirmed to The Denver Post. ESPN’s Jeff Passan first reported the deal.
“We have been in talks with Kyle for a long time and are glad to finalize this deal that secures his future in Denver,” Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt said in a news release. “Kyle has been a steady part of this rotation since his debut and we are excited to have him in a Rockies uniform for at least the next five seasons.”
