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Report: Zack Greinke to opt-out of contract with Los Angeles Dodgers

By The Sports Xchange
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Zack Greinke leaves the game after being relieved by Dodgers manager Don Mattingly in the seventh inning against the New York Mets in game 5 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on October 15, 2015. The winner of game five will face the Chicago Cubs in the NLCS at home. Photo by Jim Ruyman
1 of 3 | Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Zack Greinke leaves the game after being relieved by Dodgers manager Don Mattingly in the seventh inning against the New York Mets in game 5 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on October 15, 2015. The winner of game five will face the Chicago Cubs in the NLCS at home. Photo by Jim Ruyman | License Photo

Pitcher Zack Greinke will opt out of his Los Angeles Dodgers contract that has $71 million over three years remaining and test the free-agent market, CBSSports.com reported Friday.

One general manager told CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman that Greinke is likely to get multiple offers for at least $125 million over five years, and that the Greinke would likely sign for about $150 million over five years.

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Greinke, who turns 32 next week, signed a $147 million, six-year deal with the Dodgers three years ago.

The Dodgers knew there was a good chance Greinke would opt out after this season, and that was before he finished this season with a 19-3 record and a league-best 1.66 ERA. Either Greinke or Jake Arrieta of the Chicago Cubs is expected to win the National League Cy Young Award.

Greinke was 1-1 in the postseason, yielding five runs (including three homers) in 13 1/3 innings. He was the losing pitcher in Game 5 of the NLDS against the New York Mets.

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Greinke has not commented on whether he is likely to opt out of his current contract.

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