Report: Phillies Sign All-Star OF Michael Saunders
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly reached a one year deal with outfield Michael Saunders.
Reports say the one-year deal is worth $9 million with a club option.
Sources: Saunders deal with #Phillies one year, $9M with club option. Option worth $11M, can increase to as much as $14M with escalators.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 16, 2017
Saunders guarantee includes $1M buyout if #Phillies do not exercise option. Deal pending a physical. First to say close: @jonmorosi.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 16, 2017
Saunders, 30, made the American League All-Star team last season with the Blue Jays, while hitting .253/.338/.478. Saunders hit 24 home runs and 32 doubles, knocking in 57 runs in 558 plate appearances.
