The Rays and center fielder Kevin Kiermaier are nearing an extension that would pay the defensive star at least $50MM over a term of at least six years, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Kiermaier is represented by Reynolds Sports Management.
Kiermaier, who will turn 27 in April, is regarded as one of the best, if not the best defensive player in all of Major League Baseball, regardless of position. Over the past two seasons, his 44 Defensive Runs Saved are the highest among any Major League player, and he’s also pacing all of baseball with an Ultimate Zone Rating of +42.