Mark Trumbo, Orioles agree to 3-year, $37.5M contract, according to a source

ByABC News
January 19, 2017, 7:01 PM

— -- The? Baltimore Orioles?have reached a three-year deal with slugger? Mark Trumbo?worth $37.5 million, a source confirmed to ESPN.

FanRag earlier reported news of an agreed upon deal between the two sides. Completion of the deal is contingent upon Trumbo passing a team physical.

In December of 2015, the Mariners traded Trumbo and pitcher C.J. Riefenhauser to the Orioles in exchange for reserve catcher Steve Clevenger.?With Baltimore in 2016, Trumbo hit 47 homers, most in the majors and tied for the fourth-highest single-season total in franchise history, helping the Orioles reach the postseason for the third time in five years.

It was the first career playoff appearance for Trumbo, who was named an All-Star for the second time.

A first baseman and outfielder, Trumbo started 95 games in right field for the Orioles in 2016. He ranked fourth among AL right fielders with 10 assists, but accounted for minus-9 runs saved, second worst at the position.

Following the season, Trumbo received a one-year, $17.2 million qualifying offer from the Orioles.

ESPN's Jim Bowden, Jerry Crasnick and Eddie Matz contributed to this report.