Carlos Rodón bet on himself and won.
After opting out of his deal with the San Francisco Giants, Rodón signed a six-year, $162 million deal with the New York Yankees on Thursday, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Left-hander Carlos Rodón and the New York Yankees are in agreement on a six-year, $162 million contract, sources familiar with the deal tell ESPN.
This deal is a long time coming for Rodón, who has experienced highs and lows since he was the No. 3 pick in the 2014 MLB draft.