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Freeland, Rockies reach $64.5M, 5-year deal, avoid hearing

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Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland throws to a Chicago Cubs batter during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Posted at 3:18 PM, Apr 19, 2022
and last updated 2022-04-19 17:18:41-04

DENVER (AP) — Pitcher Kyle Freeland and his hometown Colorado Rockies have agreed to a $64.5 million, five-year contract, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing that had been scheduled for May 24.

Freeland gets $7 million this season, $10.5 million in 2023, $15 million in 2024 and $16 million each in 2025 and 2026.

Freeland is 0-2 with a 10.00 ERA in two starts this season and 40-42 with a 4.28 ERA in six seasons.

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