The Cleveland Guardians and third baseman Jose Ramirez are reaching a "critical point" in their contract extension negotiations.
The Athletic reports that the two camps have exchanged contract offers.
They have set a deadline to complete a potential deal by Opening Day.
Ramirez is under contract for 2022, and Cleveland has a team option for 2023.
In other news, Cleveland was crushed by the Dodgers 12-1 in Spring Training yesterday.
Aaron Civale takes the mound for the Guardians when they play the Mariners tonight.