Gerrit Cole opted out of his contract with the New York Yankees, who now have two days to void his decision by adding a $36 million salary for 2029, reportedly.
NEW YORK — Gerrit Cole has opted out of his New York Yankees contract, giving the team two days to void their ace's decision by adding a $36 million salary for 2029, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.Three days after the Yankees lost the World Series, New York said Saturday it declined first baseman Anthony Rizzo's $17 million option in favor of a $6 million buyout, making the first baseman a free agent.
The six-time All-Star went 8-5 with a 3.41 ERA in 17 starts, then was 1-0 with a 2.17 ERA in five postseason starts.Anthony Rizzo becomes a free agentA three-time All-Star, the 35-year-old Rizzo hit .228 with eight homers and 35 RBIs over 92 games in an injury-interrupted season.Rizzo missed 62 games with a fractured right forearm after colliding with Boston reliever Brennan Bernardino on June 16. He batted .380 after returning from the injured list on Sept.
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