Report: Pirates give Bryan Reynolds largest contract in team history originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Bryan Reynolds have agreed on one massive deal.
The franchise reportedly is giving out an eight-year, $106.75 million contract extension to the 28-year-old outfielder. The deal reportedly includes a club option and does not have an opt-out.
The agreement marks the Pirates' largest contract in team history and comes after Reynolds requested a trade in the offseason.
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The Pirates boast a 16-7 record to start the season -- good for first place in the National League.
Reynolds has been one of the best batters for the Pirates since debuting in 2019, going .282/.359/.484 through 515 games. This season, he is hitting .294 with 18 RBIs and five home runs.
The Pirates are set to take on the Dodgers (12-11) on Tuesday at 5:35 p.m. CT at home.
