MLB Rumors: Fernando Tatis Jr. Agrees To Massive 14-Year, $340M Extension With Padres

Fernando Tatis Jr. is not going anywhere for a while.

According to multiple reports, Tatis and the San Diego Padres agreed to a massive 14-year extension worth $340 million.

BREAKING: Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres are in agreement on a 14-year, $340 million contract extension, according to sources familiar with the deal.

— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) February 18, 2021

Fernando Tatis Jr. agrees to 14-year, $340 million contract extension. @sdutKevinAcee first with the news.

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) February 18, 2021

USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale added this tidbit:

Fernando Tatis Jr. wasn't even eligible for salary arbitration yet so the 14-year, $340 million contract will begin this season and includes no deferred payments.

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) February 18, 2021

It’s the third-largest contract in Major League Baseball history. Mike Trout ($430 million with the Los Angeles Angels) and Mookie Betts ($365 million with the Los Angeles Dodgers) are the other two.

Tatis, 22, has spent the last two seasons in San Diego and had a strong 2020 season. The shortstop batted .277 with 17 home runs and 45 RBIs.

Fun fact: Tatis has not yet played a full Major League Baseball season.