Sources: Upton, D-Backs close to multi-year deal
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Diamondbacks are close on a new contract for right fielder Justin Upton, according to major league sources.
The deal is believed to be for six years in the $50 million range.
Under those terms, the contract would cover all three of Upton's arbitration years and his first two free-agent years. He still would be eligible for free agency at 28.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Upton, at 22 considered one of the game's rising stars, batted .300 last season with 26 home runs, 86 RBIs and an .899 OPS.
The Diamondbacks also have been negotiating a long-term deal with third baseman Mark Reynolds. With no new deal, Upton would be eligible for arbitration after this season. Reynolds, 26, is in the same service class.