Nolan Arenado reportedly finalizing an eight-year extension with Rockies

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado is reportedly finalizing an eight-year extension worth over $255 million dollars.

What It Means:

According to Passan, Arenado is on the verge of becoming the highest paid player per year in Major League Baseball after agreeing to an extension worth around $255-260 million. The huge contract will reportedly include a full no-trade clause and an opt-out after his third year.

For the upcoming 2019 season, our models project Arenado to produce a .292 batting average with 32 homeruns and 110 RBI in 648 plate appearances.