The Associated Press
The Boston Red Sox and AL Cy Young runner-up David Price have agreed to terms on a seven-year free-agent deal worth $217 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday night because the deal — the largest ever for a pitcher — is pending a physical. It is expected to be announced on Friday, the person told the AP.
The left-hander was the AL’s top pitcher in 2012 with the Tampa Bay Rays and the runner-up twice in seven full major-league seasons, Price has a 3.