The signing of Kris Bryant to a seven-year, $182 million contract was a seismic move by the Colorado Rockies that not many expected or believed to come true. After three years of losing seasons and the soap opera story-line that followed Nolan Arenado’s contract extension and quick departure, there was plenty of reason to doubt Colorado committing to such a large deal - especially via free agency - so soon.
But the ink is dry and the deal became official on Friday, so Kris Bryant is set to be in Colorado until 2028. It’s a superstar commitment to a superstar player, one that will secure Bryant through his age 37 season.