The hangover from the play that changed the course of the World Series still lingers in the “Big Apple,” but that was no deterrent to the star streak. Gerrit Cole has decided to terminate his contract with the New York Yankees going to the next sign market in the Major League Baseball (MLB).
Gerrit Cole has reportedly opted out of his contract.
The Yankees can cancel the opt-out by adding 1 year and $36 million to their remaining 4 years and $144 million. ???? pic.twitter.com/OfTjVoZqRD
— theScore (@theScore) November 2, 2024
Gerrit Cole: Free Agent in MLB?
According to reports, this move was widely expected in the offices of the Yankees, who initially signed Cole for 9 years and $324 million in the winter of 2019, at that time as the salaried pitcher highest in Major League history. This agreement has 144 million dollars left over the next 4 years
The Bronx Bombers could keep the leader of the rotation with a small investment: $ 36 million for Cole to stay for one more year. If the deal is accepted, Cole would earn $180 million through 2029. The team’s offer could be implemented Sunday night, according to MLB.com.
If the clause is not paid, Gerrit Cole would be a free agent at 34 years old.
Gerrit Cole has opted out of his contract
The Yankees can cancel the opt-out by adding a year and $36 million to the four years Cole remains on his contract. pic.twitter.com/axNWmAU4aP
— Talkin’ Yanks (@TalkinYanks) November 2, 2024
Cole is one of the best pitchers in the Major Leagues right now, as he is a Cy Young Award winner during the 2023 season 3.41 ERA with 99 strikeouts in 95 innings.
With his workload lighter than usual, Cole finished with a bang by entering the postseason, including his two World Series walks. Officially, Gerrit only allowed one earned run in 12.2 innings pitched.
However, his season with the Yankees will be marked by the play in which he did not relieve Anthony Rizzo at first base after a hit by Mookie Betts, a streak that opened the door to a five-run rally in which the Dodgers signed the return. . Cole scored five unearned runs.
“I gave it everything,” Cole said after that game. “I feel sorry, as always when you suffer a difficult loss and use it as motivation. But I gave him my all. “There’s not much else I can do.”
Yankees face free agency in the Major Leagues
Keeping Cole is important to the Yankees, who will see Juan Soto become a free agent in the coming days. If they don’t, the two-time American League ERA winner would join an important class of pitchers who will also be in free agency such as Corbin Burnes, Blake Snell, Max Fried, Jack Flaherty, Walker Buehler, among others. .
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2024-11-03 08:21:00
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