The early extension is becoming more and more popular by the year in Major League Baseball. Hell, even the Mariners have whet their whistle, signing first base prospect Evan White to a 6-year, $24 million deal before he had any meaningful time above Double-A. It’s on rare occasion where you come across a player who checks so many boxes that the potential payout outweighs the risk. Jarred Kelenic is likely that type of player.
By now you’ve heard the story. Acquired from the New York Mets as part of the Robinson Cano-Edwin Diaz deal, all Kelenic has done since arriving to Seattle is mash.