Nationals, Jacob Young Agree To Extension

9:26am: It’s a four-year deal that guarantees Young $23MM, Murray now adds. There’s a fifth-year option valued at $8MM. Any buyout on that option would be folded into the $23MM guarantee, but regardless of the specific breakdown, he can max out around $30-31MM over a five-year term.

9:18am: The Nationals and center fielder Jacob Young are in agreement on a contract extension, reports Robert Murray of Fansided. The 27-year-old defensive standout had been under club control through the 2029 season and was arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter. MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz had projected a $2.3MM salary for his first trip through arbitration. Young is represented by Excel Sports…