Herrera will reportedly receive $30.5 million guaranteed as part of the deal, according to Matt Gelb of the Philly Inquirer, with the chance to make an additional $24 million, depending on if his options are exercised: Source: Odubel Herrera's 5-year contract guarantees him $30.5 million. The contract also includes club options for the 2022 and 2023 seasons. Source: Odubel Herrera's 5-year contract guarantees him $30.5 million. After all, center fielders who can double as legitimate leadoff hitters are always in demand. I was highly in favor of the 5-year, $30.5 million contract that the Philadelphia Phillies gave to Odubel Herrera in December of 2016. Obviously, this money would be life-changing for 99.9 percent of the people reading this article. The Phillies have now locked in costs on a talented 24-year-old center fielder -- one with a 111 OPS+ over his first two big-league seasons -- while also extending their control over him by up to three additional years. Herrera will make $10.35 million in the final guaranteed year of the deal in 2021 when he is 29 years old. Klentak spoke to Herrera … Philadelphia Phillies news from FanSided Daily, Phillies: Don’t look now, but Zach Eflin is an emerging talent, Phillies vs Orioles: 4th of July lineups, start time, online stream, and more, Don't look now, but Eflin is an emerging talent, 3 Rays players Phillies still wish they had on their roster, Phillies 2020 Season Player Grades: Andrew McCutchen. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images). The only thing dragging down Herrera’s overall value this season is his defensive performance. Herrera is making “just” $3 million with a $350,000 signing bonus this season. All Rights Reserved. Options for 2022 and 2023, too. Herrera's six defensive runs saved ranked sixth among National League center fielders, according to Baseball Info Solutions. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | The Phillies signed Herrera to a five-year contract, locking him into their long-term plans. Options for 2022 and 2023, too. His 14 home runs are already tied with his total from last year and just one shy of his career high in 2016 when he was an All-Star. Delays his FA by at least one year. Herrera, who turns 25 later this month, has made a rapid ascent in the two years since the Phillies acquired him from the Texas Rangers in the 2014 Rule 5 draft of unprotected players. Even though his fielding percentage is the same as last year, he has -5 defensive runs saved and a -10.4 UZR/150. Phils sign Odubel Herrera to 5-year extension worth $30.5 million, w/club options for 2022 (11.5 million) and 2023 (12.5 million). Phillies Extend Odubel Herrera By Jeff Todd | December 17, 2016 at 8:09am CDT SATURDAY: Heyman tweets that Herrera will receive a $1.75MM signing bonus, $1.25MM in … 6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/stories, at We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. When you look at Herrera’s overall production this year, he has far exceeded the value of his contract. — Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) December 15, 2016 Just in case you forgot, the Phillies are getting an insane bang for their buck with Odubel Herrera’s contract and the value he provides.