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Indians Sign Corey Kluber to Five-Year, $38.5 Million Extension

Locking up young players through their arbitration years seems to be a trend around Major League Baseball. These deals keep players on manageable contracts for the foreseeable future while affording them the security of a long-term deal.

This is exactly what the Cleveland Indians and reigning American League Cy Young winner Corey Kluber have done.

Multiple reports indicate that the two sides have agreed to terms on a five-year, $38.5 million deal that could turn into a seven-year, $77 million contract with incentives.

Kluber, 28, may have taken less than he would have made when he was slated to become a free agent after the 2018 season, but he did gain the security that comes with nearly $39 million guaranteed.

The Indians’ ace put up 18 wins with a 2.44 ERA in 34 starts this past season. It was the first time he recorded 200-plus innings and 30-plus starts in parts of four seasons in the Majors.

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