According to the New York Post, closer Mariano Rivera is expected to accept the New York Yankees offer of 3-Years/$45 million early next week, making him the highest paid closing pitcher by $4 million.

Rivera, 37, was not his usual self last season, posting a 3-4 record and a 3.15 ERA. He converted 30 of 34 saves last season and now has 443 saves on the all-time saves list, good for 3rd overall.

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