MLB notebook: Brewers, Yelich reportedly near seven-year extension

The Milwaukee Brewers are close to signing star outfielder Christian Yelich to a contract extension worth more than $200 million, according to a report by The Athletic on Tuesday. The extension is likely to be for seven years, per to the report, with an announcement expected to be made on Friday in Maryvale, Ariz., at the Brewers' spring training facility. ESPN, citing sources, later reported the deal would be worth approximately $215 million.

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