MLB

The Padres Just Locked Up Fernando Tatis Jr. With a 14-Year, $340 Million Extension

SJ - February 17, 2021

The San Diego Padres continue to spend money like it's going out of style (actually a great thing to see in the MLB. They made some big splash moves in the free agent market and through trades the past couple of off-seasons.

This time the beneficiary of the Padres spending spree is one of their own. Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. just agreed to an insane 14-year, $340 million extension.

Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres are in agreement on a 14-year, $340 million contract extension, a source familiar with the deal tells ESPN.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) February 18, 2021

Padres fans have a lot to be excited about. Tatis is a legit superstar and is going to be a lot of fun to watch. He'll be dropping bombs and throwing disrespect all over the diamond. It's going to be great.

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