MLB Rumors: Zach Britton, Yankees Agree To Three-Year Contract
It looks like Zach Britton is staying in New York.
The pitcher and Yankees reportedly agreed to a three-year deal Saturday night, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, citing sources. After David Robertson agreed to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies, New York shifted its focus to the 31-year-old.
When finalized, Zach Britton's deal with the Yankees will be for three years guaranteed, sources tell ESPN. The Yankees will be able to exercise a fourth-year option after the second season. If they don't, Britton will have the ability to opt out following that second year.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 6, 2019
Britton noted his desire to stay with the Yanks, but his asking price of $12 million reportedly was a halting point in negotiations.
Despite those reports, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reports the Yankees went above that number.
Zach Britton’s 3-year guarantee with #Yankees will have an AAV of $13 million, source confirms. @MLBNetwork @MLB
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) January 6, 2019
Britton was dealt to the Yankees at last season’s Major League Baseball trade deadline from the Baltimore Orioles. He had seven saves while posting a 3.10 ERA through 40 2/3 innings with New York.
