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German Marquez Stays With Rockies With 5-Year, $43M Deal

April 2, 2019 / 5:12 PM MDT / CBS Colorado

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DENVER (CBS4) - The Rockies and right handed pitcher German Marquez have reportedly agreed to a five-year, $43 million contract extension. Marquez has become one of the Rockies best pitchers during his time in the majors.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 01: German Marquez #48 of the Colorado Rockies pitches in the first inning during the National League West tiebreaker game at Dodger Stadium on October 1, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

He is 1-0 this season in his only start. In 2018, he started 33 games and went 14-11 with a 3.77 ERA.

The Rockies continue their second series of the season Tuesday in Tampa Bay. They'll host the Dodgers for their home opener on Friday, April 5.