SAN DIEGO (AP) – The San Diego Padres and second baseman Jedd Gyorko have agreed to a six-year contract that adds $35 million over five seasons through 2019.
Gyorko’s agreement, which replaces a one-year deal agreed to last month, includes a team option for 2020. San Diego essentially buys out one year of free agency and possibly two.
Gyorko proved himself with a big rookie season, hitting .249 with 23 home runs and 63 RBIs.
His previous deal called for $510,900 this year in the major leagues and $294,000 in the minors. The new contract eliminates the lower minor league pay and adds salaries $2 million in 2015, $4 million in 2016, $6 million in 2017, $9 million in 2018 and $13 million in 2019.
San Diego’s 2020 club option is at $13 million with a $1 million buyout. The buyout can escalate by up to $750,000 based on achievements.
The deal was negotiated by agents Sam and Seth Levinson.
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