By José Alejandro Rodríguez Zas
The speedy center fielder Byron buxton He reached a contract extension agreement with the Minnesota Twins team, a franchise with which he has played each of his first seven seasons in the Major Leagues, according to different sources this Sunday.
Buxton’s extension would be for seven years and about $ 100 million, including “a full no-trade clause in the deal and he will be paid $ 500,000 each time he reaches 502, 533, 567, 600 and 625 plate appearances.” , according reported ESPN journalist Jeff Passan.
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Some interesting details of the contract were revealed by journalist Ken Rosenthal on his Twitter profile. For example, the Twins will pay the player a million dollars just for signing, they will give him additional millionaire incentives in case he is chosen MVP of his league, he will have a salary in 2022 of nine million and then he will earn 15 million in the next six seasons, among others.
Despite injuries, which have allowed him to play more than 95 games in a single season (2017), Buxton has performed well with the Twins since being selected in the 2012 Draft, averaging .248 (1615- 401) with 100 doubles, 17 triples and 70 home runs, in addition to adding 204 RBIs and 254 runs scored, with an offensive line of .299 / .461 / .761 (OBP / SLU / OPS) in the majors.
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Last season, the 28-year-old outfielder played just 61 games, but he compiled to .306 with 19 home runs, the highest number of his career in the majors and it is hoped that, if he is in top form, he can continue to help. to Minnesota to fight for postseason spots in upcoming seasons.
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