The Washington Nationals have reportedly reached agreement on a four-year contract extension with center fielder Jacob Young, according to a report from Baseball Now on Friday.
The deal keeps the 25-year-old outfielder in Washington through the 2030 season, securing a key defensive asset for the Nationals' rebuilding project. Young, who made his major league debut in 2024, has established himself as one of the premier defensive center fielders in the National League.
Financial terms of the extension were not immediately disclosed. The agreement avoids arbitration for Young, who was under team control through 2029, and provides the Nationals with cost certainty for a player who has become a fixture in their outfield alignment.
Young posted a .256 batting average with 33 stolen bases in his rookie campaign, showcasing the speed and range that made him a Gold Glove candidate. His 29 defensive runs saved ranked among the league leaders at his position.
The extension continues Washington's pattern of locking up young core players early, following similar deals for infielder CJ Abrams and pitcher MacKenzie Gore in recent seasons.
