The Pittsburgh Pirates and outfielder Bryan Reynolds have been talking contract extensions recently, and they seem to be more serious now. It was mentioned yesterday that they had a deadline of first pitch of yesterday’s opener to get the deal done. However, that appears to be extended as the team and Reynolds appear to be in line on the money aspect, but not some contract details.
The sticking point with the Bryan Reynolds' contract is indeed an opt out, per source.
They seem to be set at eight years and in the $106 million range, but Reynolds' desire for an opt out to be in the contract has held up the completion of a deal.