The Washington Nationals have reportedly agreed to a four-year contract extension with center fielder Jacob Young, according to a report by Tyler Maher of Baseball Now on Friday.
The deal keeps the 25-year-old outfielder with the organization through the 2030 season. Young, who made his major league debut in 2024, established himself as the Nationals' everyday center fielder this past season, appearing in 142 games while posting a .256 batting average with 33 stolen bases and solid defensive metrics in center field.
Financial terms of the extension were not immediately disclosed. The agreement represents the first significant long-term commitment by Washington's front office to a core position player since the team's recent rebuilding phase began.
Young was originally selected by the Nationals in the seventh round of the 2021 MLB Draft out of the University of Florida. He advanced quickly through the minor league system, earning a reputation for elite speed and defensive range before breaking camp with the major league club in 2024.
