Julio Rodríguez signs massive 12-year contract extension with Mariners
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 16: Julio Rodriguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Los Angeles Angels during the sixth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 16, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo
Seattle Mariners star rookie outfielder Julio Rodríguez has signed a massive new contract with the team that will reportedly guarantee him over $200 million, per multiple reports.
The deal was first reported by Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com.
The Mariners confirmed that Rodríguez's long-term contract extension includes 12-guaranteed years through the 2034 season and options that could run through the 2039 season.
Rodríguez, 21, has been a breakout star all season for Seattle this is a favorite to win Rookie of the Year honors. In 108 games played this year, Rodríguez is batting .269 with 20 home runs, 64 RBI, 19 doubles, three triples and 23 stolen bases.
Rodríguez is just the ninth player in MLB history to post 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in a season as 21 years of age or younger, joining da Pinson (2x, 1959-60), Orlando Cepeda (1959), César Cedeño (1972), Alex Rodriguez (1997), Andruw Jones (1998), Justin Upton (2009), Mike Trout (2x, 2012-13) and Ronald Acuña Jr. (2019). He is also the fastest player to AL history to reach the 20/20 mark, reaching the benchmark in 107 games and surpassing the 112 games for Trout.
The new deal for Rodríguez would far surpass the contract signed by Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. in 2019 (eight years, $100 million). It's far more similar to the blockbuster deal signed by San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. last year that is worth $340 million over 14 years.