The Boston Red Sox are reportedly "close" to signing shortstop Xander Bogaerts to a significant contract extension.
Evan Drellich of WEEI reported the news Sunday, noting the "deal is not finalized" but appears on the verge of happening. Under his current contract, Bogaerts is set to be a free agent following the 2019 campaign.
According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the extension will be for seven years and $132 million.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.