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Tigers, MLB’s No. 2 overall prospect Kevin McGonigle agree to $150 million contract extension
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MLB's No. 2 overall prospect Kevin McGonigle — a 21-year-old infielder– and the Detroit Tigers are reportedly in agreement on an eight-year, $150 million contract extension, according to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY. McGonigle trails only Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin in MLB's top prospect rankings.
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The Tigers' shortstop/third baseman is hitting .311/.417/.492 across the first 17 games of his MLB career. He is certainly going to be an American League Rookie of the Year candidate. In fact, McGonigle may even earn All-Star consideration if he continues to perform at a high level.
Griffin recently landed a contract extension of his own . It was a similar deal, as Griffin's contract has the potential to be up to $150 million.
It seems as if MLB teams are becoming more comfortable with giving star prospects early-career contract extensions. Of course, rookies such as Griffin and McGonigle are under team control for six years regardless, but the extensions buy out arbitration years, ensure that players are paid fairly and add an extra couple years of team control.
However, the early-career extensions also mean the players will still have the opportunity to enter free agency at a respectable age. If McGonigle plays up to his potential, he will surely land another massive contract in the future — whether it is with the Tigers or another ball club.
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Overall, the Tigers have had an up and down season . Detroit is 8-9 overall and in third place in the American League Central standings heading into their game on Wednesday night against the Kansas City Royals .
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