TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk has finalized a five-year, $58 million contract covering 2026-30. Kirk agreed in January to a one-year, $4.6 million contract and would have been eligible for arbitration again next winter and for free agency after the 2026 World Series.

Catcher Alejandro Kirk and the Blue Jays on Tuesday agreed to a five-year, $58 million extension through the 2030 season, locking up one of Toronto’s most important players. Kirk is due to make $4.6 million this season,

The Blue Jays signed their long-time catcher to an extension that will keep him in the fold long-term this evening. Read more at MLBTR.