Guardians’ Fan Favorite Signs Record-Setting $40 Million Contract

Franmil Reyes was a beloved member of the Cleveland Guardians. It was hard not to love the big slugger with a smile on his face and as much raw power as anyone in baseball. He hasn’t played in Cleveland in four seasons now, but Reyes’ baseball journey hasn’t stopped. These days, he plays in Japan — and he just signed the biggest contract in Nippon Professional Baseball history. Franmil Reyes Record Contract Reyes has signed a four-year extension with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, according to MLB insider Mike Rodriguez .