Reports: Rays sign OF Manuel Margot to 2-year extension

The Tampa Bay Rays signed outfielder Manuel Margot to a two-year extension worth $19 million, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.

Margot signed a one-year, $5.6 million contract with the club earlier this spring to avoid arbitration. The extension keeps the 27-year-old under contract through the 2024 season.

Margot batted .254 with 10 home runs, 57 RBIs and 13 stolen bases in 125 games for the Rays in 2021.

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