Jacob Young is cashing in.
The Washington Nationals are handing the centre fielder a four-year, $23-million extension, MLB insider Robert Murray reported on Friday.
The deal also includes an $8 million option for a fifth season, per Murray.
Young was drafted by the Nationals in 2021 and joined the big-league squad just two years later. He's been the team's regular centre fielder for the past three seasons.
In 443 career games, he holds a batting line of .248/.312/.390 with a .652 OPS, 15 homers, 129 RBIs and 79 stolen bases.
Young also specifically shines on the defensive side of the ball, holding a .990 career fielding percentage with 16 outfield assists.
The 27-year-old was arbitation-eligible this off-season, but now locks in a deal to remain with the Nationals long-term.
