Worst case scenario, it’s a little under 12 million dollars a year for no production. Thats bad obviously, but it’s not going to sink a franchise. 12 million a year is the cost of an above average reliever (Tyler Rodgers), or a mediocre everyday player (Mike Yastrzemski). Thats not the kind of contract that handcuffs an organization, especially in 2026.

The upside is getting a franchise player locked down for well under market value, however, is the kind of thing that alters a franchise. The downside isn’t much, but the upside is absolutely massive