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Aug 17, 2026
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Gap remains between Batherson, Senators as Sept. 15 deadline looms large
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Gap remains between Batherson, Senators as Sept. 15 deadline looms large
If no extension is signed by Sept. 15, Batherson and the Senators would lose the ability to secure an eight-year contract.
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By Bruce Garrioch
Published Aug 17, 2026
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Drake Batherson is entering the final season of a six-year deal worth $4.95 million U.S. annually. PHOTO BY TONY CAL…
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