Padres ink Myers to unique extension with huge signing bonus
The San Diego Padres have locked up their franchise player for the foreseeable future.
Wil Myers officially agreed to a six-year contract through the 2022 season, with an option for 2023, the team announced Tuesday.
"We're excited to secure a player with talent like Wil's for the next six years," Padres general manager A.J. Preller said in a release. "Wil has shown that he wants to be in San Diego and wants to be a Padre, and he is going to be an integral part of our team and the community as we continue to build a championship club."
The breakdown of Myers' contract is unique, though. For starters, he'll earn a $15-million signing bonus, which is more than he'll make in the next three seasons combined.
| Year | Salary |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $2-million |
| 2018 | $2-million |
| 2019 | $3-million |
| 2020 | $20-million |
| 2021 | $20-million |
| 2022 | $20-million |
| 2023 | ($20-million option) |
In his second year with the Padres, Myers played his first full major-league season, and it was a memorable one.
He slashed .259/.336/.461 with 28 homers and 94 RBIs, while belting 29 doubles over 157 games. The former Rookie of the Year also swiped 28 bases and scored 99 runs.
"I want to thank the Padres organization for giving me this opportunity, and Padres fans for their support," Myers said. "I've loved my time in San Diego and I'm excited to be a part of what we're building for the future."