The clock is ticking on Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates to negotiate a long-term contract.
An apparent Opening Day deadline leaves Wednesday free for negotiations as the Pirates travel to Cincinnati to begin the 2023 season on Thursday.
Under club control through the 2025 season, Reynolds requested a trade in December after previous negotiations reached a standstill. Multiple outlets confirmed the Pirates offered a deal in the range of six years at $76 million, far apart from Reynolds’ asking price.
Hope was lost for many that Reynolds would be around for the start of the regular season, let alone the trade deadline or years beyond with extension talks gaining no traction.