The Cleveland Indians are finalizing a four-year contract with third baseman Jose Ramirez worth $30 million according to sources.
Yahoo sports MLB columnist, Jeff Passan confirmed on Twitter the deal will start in 2018 and includes two club options, which could let the Indians have control through 2023.
Sources: Jose Ramirez and Cleveland Indians are finalizing a four-year extension worth upward of $30M guaranteed. https://t.co/AjHu5PixOf
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) March 24, 2017
Jose Ramirez deal, once finished, will start in 2018. Includes two club options. If Indians exercise both, control Ramirez through 2023.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) March 24, 2017
Jose Ramirez deal guarantees $26 million. Options are for $11M and $13M. Escalators can take the total deal to $50M over six total years.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) March 24, 2017
