Anthony Rendon is under team control for two seasons before he is a free agent. Rendon, entering his age-28 campaign, is in the prime of his career with two years remaining before he tests the free agent waters. That’s if the Nationals and Rendon, a Scott Boras client, don’t come to terms on a contract extension to stay long term — something Rendon said he was open to at Nationals Winterfest on Sunday. “Staying on top of my foam roller,” Rendon said when asked why he’s been able to stay healthy. After a slow start to the 2016 season, Rendon has unequivocally been one of baseball’s best players.

Source: Washington Post December 17, 2017 21:00 UTC