Moustakas' $64M FA deal is largest in Reds history


Reuters | Updated: 06-12-2019 00:45 IST | Created: 05-12-2019 23:16 IST
Moustakas' $64M FA deal is largest in Reds history
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The Cincinnati Reds officially signed All-Star infielder Mike Moustakas to a four-year, $64 million contract Thursday, the largest free-agent deal in franchise history. "We welcome Mike and his family to the organization," Reds president of baseball operations Dick Williams said in a team statement. "We know he will have an immediate and significant impact on our team and is going to help us in our relentless pursuit of championships."

Moustakas, 31, earned his third career All-Star selection and helped the Milwaukee Brewers reach the postseason in 2019. He batted .254 with 35 homers and 87 RBIs in 143 games, starting 93 games at third base and 40 games at second base. Including a 2015 World Series championship with the Kansas City Royals, Moustakas has been to the postseason in four of the past six years.

"Mike is a proven performer on winning teams, and we are excited to add his power and experience to our roster," Cincinnati chief executive officer Bob Castellini said in the release. Moustakas is expected to play second base for the Reds, with All-Star Eugenio Suarez handling third base.

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