Ryan McMahon signs a six-year contract extension with Colorado Rockies – Sources

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The Colorado Rockies have added another piece to their franchise’s foundation on Monday by agreeing to terms with versatile infielder Ryan McMahon on a six-year contract extension through the 2027 season.

Although the terms of the deal were not announced, a source told MLB.com that it was worth $70 million. The extension came three days after the club signed the third baseman and outfielder Kris Bryant to a seven-year deal.

Versatile infielder Ryan McMahon and the Colorado Rockies are in agreement on a six-year, $70 million contract extension, sources familiar with deal tell ESPN. McMahon, 27, took a leap forward defensively in 2021 and has enough thunder in his bat for Colorado to commit long-term.
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The 27-year-old McMahon is coming off a career-best season in which he hit .254/.331/.449 and played elite defence at third base and second base.

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“I think that whole time gave me a lot of clarity because I’ve had weeks to think about it,” McMahon said. “It was something that was pretty consistent and how I was thinking. So, yeah, it was probably a blessing in disguise.”

“I’m honestly really excited to be in Denver for the next six years,” he added. “The organization means a lot to me. These are people I’ve grown up with since the time I was 18. Adding Kris Bryant and the buzz around the clubhouse feels like where we’re headed is a really good thing.”

“Pretty good foundation with McMahon and Kris”

Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt stated that more moves could be on the way and has not ruled out anything before the start of the season.

“I think there are quality pieces here,” Schmidt said. “We don’t have all we need, but there are quality pieces. Let’s tie them up and move forward.”

“I’m excited for [McMahon] and his family, but also the ballclub. With him and Kris, there is a pretty good foundation and two pretty good hitters. We think there is still tremendous upside with Ryan,” he concluded.

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