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The New York Yankees have made an unprecedented financial commitment to ensure reigning American League MVP Aaron Judge will finish his career in pinstripes. The free agent outfielder, who hit a AL-record 62 home runs last season has agreed to re-sign with the Yankees for a nine-year deal worth $360 million, according to a baseball official with direct knowledge of the contract.
The official spoke to USA TODAY Sports on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not been finalized and Judge needs to pass a physical.
Judge’s $360 million contract is the largest by a free agent in baseball history, topping Francisco Lindor’s $341 million deal with the New York Mets.
He will earn $40 million per season, the highest average annual payout for a position player.
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The Yankees won what was believed to be a two-team competition for Judge’s services, with the San Francisco Giants also in the running.
