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Kristie Ackert

Source: Zach Britton, Yankees agree to 3-year deal

NEW YORK _ Zach Britton is staying put in the Bronx.

The Yankees reached a three-year deal with Britton, pending a physical, an industry source confirmed on Saturday night. ESPN reports the contract is worth $39 million total guaranteed and includes a club option for a fourth season.

The move was destined after former Yankees reliever David Robertson packed his bags and moved down the turnpike to sign with the Phillies on Friday.

A source told The Daily News' Wallace Matthews that the Yankees were honing in on Britton and Adam Ottavino, infamously known in these parts for saying he'd be able to fan The Great Bambino, after Robertson set the bullpen market in motion.

Britton was brought over from Baltimore at last year's deadline to help fortify the bullpen. In 25 appearances, Britton boasted a 2.88 ERA and picked up three saves.

The southpaw led the league in saves in 2016 (47).

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