Jacob Young Agrees to Four-Year, $23M Extension With Nationals

The Washington Nationals have agreed to a four-year, $23 million contract extension with outfielder Jacob Young. The deal comes as the Nationals look to lock in Young for the long haul, driven by the organization's high praise for his elite defensive play in the outfield. The club expressed optimism that Young can complement his strong defense with continued offensive development over the course of the new contract.