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- It's got four additional years, and it will keep him in Cleveland through the 2032 season. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal released a number of the following details on Saturday via posts on X. MORE: Bo Bichette comments exhibit clear hyprocrisyJose Ramirez contract detailsThe restructured and extended contract will pay Ramirez annual salaries of $25 million from 2026 through 2032.
- There will be $10 million deferred each year. The contract also includes a number of bonuses. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRamirez gets private jet travel covered for one roundtrip per year.
- He also gets a trip to and from the All-Star Game covered. On the road, Ramirez gets an additional hotel room besides his suite. MORE: The Reds aren't signing any free agents because of TVThe contract includes a potential bonus of $500,000 for winning MVP, $300,000 for placing second or third in voting, or $150,000 for placing fourth or fifth. Ramirez's contract also includes bonuses for making the All-Star Game, winning the Gold Glove or Silver Slugger, or claiming MVP honors in the ALCS or World Series. All told, Ramirez seems likely to remain a Cleveland ballplayer for the rest of his career. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMore MLB news:Team USA's projected WBC lineup is incredibleDominican Republic's projected WBC lineup is fierceHow Trent Grisham's decision ruined the Yankees' offseason plansBuster Posey will change Hall of Fame voting foreverAn Air Force Captain will pitch for Team USA at the World Baseball ClassicWhy Max Scherzer may not sign a contract before Opening Day.
