Gerrit Cole, ace pitcher for the New York Yankees, has decided to remain with the team on his original four-year, $144 million contract. This unexpected development comes after Cole initially opted out of his deal, giving the Yankees an opportunity to add a year at $36 million. However, instead of exercising this option, both parties have chosen to keep the original agreement intact.

Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/gerrit-cole-free-agency-yankees-ace-stays-with-team-on-original-four-year-144-million-deal-per-reports/