CINCINNATI, Ohio (Reuters) - National League MVP Joey Votto has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Cincinnati Reds, Major League Baseball said Sunday on its website (www.mlb.com), citing baseball sources.
The new deal is reportedly worth $38 million and helps the Reds avoid Votto going to arbitration. A physical is scheduled for Monday to make the deal official.
Votto made just $525,000 last season while helping the Reds win the NL Central Division.
He hit .324 with 37 home runs and 113 RBIs and made his first All-Star game appearance.
(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Steve Ginsburg)
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