Ruiz inks 3-year extension with Phillies

The Phillies agreed Sunday on a three-year, $8.85 million extension with catcher Carlos Ruiz, a source with knowledge of the negotiations told MLB.com.

The deal - still pending a physical - includes a fourth-year club option of $5 million, with a $500,000 buyout, and performance incentives based on games started.

By agreeing with Ruiz, the Phillies have taken care of all of their arbitration-eligible players without the need for a hearing. Right-handed reliever Chad Durbin signed a one-year deal recently, while center fielder Shane Victorino and righty starter Joe Blanton each inked three-year pacts.

For Ruiz, it takes care of all of his arbitration years and possibly his first year of free agency.

-- Alden Gonzalez