MIAMI — Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton agreed to terms with the team Monday on a $325 million, 13-year contract, Miami owner Jeffrey Loria said.
It’s the most lucrative deal for an American athlete and averages $25 million per season, or $154,321 per game.
“It’s a landmark moment for the franchise and Giancarlo, and it’s for the city and fans to rally around,” Loria said.
The deal includes a no-trade clause, and Stanton can opt out after six years. A news conference was planned for Wednesday.
The contract tops the $292 million, 10-year deal Miguel Cabrera agreed to with the Detroit Tigers in March. Alex Rodriguez signed the largest previous deal, a $275 million, 10-year contract with the Yankees before the 2008 season.
Stanton, who turned 25 on Nov. 8, is perhaps the game’s most feared slugger. He has 154 career homers despite playing home games in spacious Marlins Park.
Stanton wasn’t due to become eligible for free agency until after the 2016 season.
Heyward to Cards, Braves get Miller in four-player deal
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves have dealt outfielder Jason Heyward and reliever Jordan Walden to the St. Louis Cardinals for pitcher Shelby Miller and a minor-leaguer.
The deal was announced Monday and ends Heyward’s tenure with his hometown team.
The 25-year-old outfielder never lived up to expectations after a brilliant rookie season, when he homered in his first at-bat and was voted to the All-Star Game. This past season, he hit .271 with 11 homers, 58 RBIs and 20 stolen bases. He also won his second Golden Glove.
Miller went 10-9 with a 3.74 for the Cardinals, after going 15-9 with a 3.06 ERA in 2013.
Walden was 0-2 with a 2.88 ERA and three saves.
The Braves also acquired pitcher Tyrell Jenkins, who played for Class A Palm Beach last season.