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Nats, outfielder Young agree to four-year contract extension (source)

Jacob Young has earned the nickname "Spider-Man" for his ability to make seemingly impossible catches in center field. Now, the Nationals are making sure he'll be climbing walls in Washington for years to come. Young, 27, has agreed to a…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 3:55 PM
Nats, outfielder Young agree to four-year contract extension (source)
Key Things to Know
  • Outfielder Jacob Young agreed to a four-year, $23 million extension with the Washington Nationals.
  • The contract includes an $8 million club option for the 2031 season.
  • Young's deal covers his remaining three arbitration years and one potential free-agent season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Center fielder Jacob Young has agreed to a four-year, $23 million contract extension with the Washington Nationals, according to a source. The deal includes an $8 million club option for a fifth season. The agreement covers Young's three arbitration years and one free-agent season, keeping him in Washington through at least 2030.

The 27-year-old outfielder enjoyed a productive 2026 campaign, hitting 10 home runs with 50 RBIs and 18 stolen bases across 140 games. Known for his elite defense, Young marks the second extension under president of baseball operations Paul Toboni, following pitcher Cade Cavalli's extension in September.

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