Atlanta Braves Sign Star Shortstop to Record $340 Million Extension

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves announced Monday that they have signed shortstop Dansby Swanson to a record $340 million, 10-year contract extension, keeping the homegrown talent in Atlanta through the 2033 season.

"Dansby is the heart and soul of this team," said Braves President and CEO Derek Schiller. "He grew up in Atlanta, he was drafted by Atlanta, and now he will spend his prime years in Atlanta. This is where he belongs."

Swanson, 29, grew up in Kennesaw, Georgia, and was the first overall pick in the 2015 MLB Draft. He was a key contributor to the team's 2021 World Series championship.

"This is home," Swanson said at a press conference at Truist Park. "I grew up watching the Braves, I dreamed of playing for the Braves, and now I get to spend the best years of my career here."