Yordan Álvarez and the Astros have agreed to a six-year, $115 million contract extension, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. This marks the biggest contract for a designated hitter in MLB history.
The 24-year-old’s contract is the fifth biggest for a player who hasn’t reached arbitration. His contract is behind only the Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. (14 years, $340 million), Rays’ Wander Franco (11-year, $182 million), former Giants star Buster Posey (eight year, $159 million) and the Angels’ Mike Trout (six years, $144.5 million).
Álvarez is in his fourth year in the league, all with the Astros. The contract extension will kick in next season.
