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Byron Buxton, Twins Reportedly Agree To 7-Year, $100M Extension

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- The Twins and Byron Buxton have reportedly agreed on a massive contract extension.

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports it's a seven-year, $100 million extension for the oft-injured, but electric, centerfielder.

The deal also includes a no-trade clause, MVP bonuses and incentive money based on plate appearances, according to Rosenthal.

Buxton posted an overhead shot of Target Field on his Instagram account Sunday, captioned only with a heart emoji.

The 27-year-old has yet to play a full season in his seven years with the Twins, but when healthy, he's flashed MVP-like ability both in the outfield and at the plate.

In 61 games last season, Buxton hit 19 home runs with an on-base plus slugging percentage of 1.005.

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