ATLANTA — All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a $35 million, seven-year contract, a deal that includes team options for 2026 and '27.
The agreement announced Thursday supersedes a one-year contract signed last month that called for a $575,000 salary in the major leagues — $20,000 above the minimum.
The 22-year-old is hitting .364 with one homer and two RBIs in 11 games this season after batting .261 with. 40 doubles, 24 homers, 72 RBIs, 14 steals and 105 runs last year.
He would have been eligible for arbitration after the 2020 season and for free agency after the 2023 season.
Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies throws to first after forcing out Miami Marlins' Martin Prado and gets Starlin Castro at first base during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday in Atlanta.
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