The long-suffering Pirates surprisingly have the best record in the National League—and now they’ve signed their best player to a record-setting contract extension.
Outfielder Bryan Reynolds has agreed to an eight-year, $106.75 million contract through 2030, according to multiple reports. The deal is the largest in Pittsburgh franchise history, eclipsing the eight-year, $70 million contract third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes signed last April.
The Pirates have historically been one of MLB’s thriftiest franchises. The deal with Reynolds leaves just three teams in the majors (the White Sox, Royals and A’s) that have never signed a player to a nine-figure contract, according to ESPN.
