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Nationals agree to terms with Harper for 2018 season

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper smiles in the dugout before an interleague baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper smiles in the dugout before an interleague baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper smiles in the dugout before an interleague baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

By Associated Press 1 min read

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with four-time All-Star outfielder Bryce Harper on a contract for the 2018 season.

General manager Mike Rizzo announced the deal Saturday but did not disclose terms. Harper would have been eligible for arbitration.

Harper can still be a free agent after the 2018 season, but agreeing to this contract early shows that the sides are talking.

Harper is making $13.63 million this year.

The 24-year-old was the unanimous National League MVP in 2015. He is hitting .372 with 10 home runs and 29 RBIs in 31 games this season.