Anthony Rizzo re-signing with new York Yankees on a two-year deal with a club option for a third year, the team announced Tuesday.
A source told ESPN’s Jeff Passon that Rizzo will make $34 million over the next two seasons and a club option for 2025 that includes a $6 million buyout, for a total of $40 million guaranteed. His 2025 option is for $17 million, meaning he could earn up to $51 million.
receive from chicago cubs At the 2021 trade deadline, Rizzo returned to New York for the 2022 season on a two-year, $32 million deal that included an opt out after the first year. He became a free agent after sitting out his second year.
Rizzo hit 32 home runs for the fourth time in his career – he never hit more – and had 75 RBI in 130 games despite a .224 batting average. The 33-year-old was sidelined between August 31 and September 18 to treat his back with an epidural injection due to back pain and headaches.
Rizzo quickly became a favorite teammate for several current Yankees, including Aaron Judge who is also a free agent. In recently completed GM meetings, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman indicated he would prioritize Rizzo — in addition to re-signing Judge.
Rizzo’s home runs were 40% of the Yankees’ 77 by left-handers, and his RBIs were 37% of 202 by New York lefties.
The Associated Press contributed to this story.
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