"The Washington Nationals made a long-term commitment to their biggest offseason acquisition, signing left-handed pitcher Gio Gonzalez to a contract extension through the 2016 season with team options for 2017 and 2018.

The extension, which the Associated Press reported was worth $42 million, will cover Gonzalez's four arbitration-eligible seasons, as well as at least the first of three seasons of being eligible for free agency."