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Report: Pirates Working On Long-Term Extension With Ke'Bryan Hayes

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA/CBS SPORTS) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates and third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes are reportedly working toward a long-term contract extension.

The deal would be eight years and worth $70 million, Robert Murray of FanSided reported.

CBS Sports reports Hayes' contract would be the largest in Pirates' franchise history, exceeding longtime catcher Jason Kendall's six-year contract worth $60 million.

The Pirates selected the 25-year-old Hayes with the 32nd pick in the 2015 MLB Draft. He made his big-league debut in 2020.

He has 11 home runs and 10 stolen bases in 491 plate appearances.

Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.

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