Summary
The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly signed their top pitcher, Cristopher Sánchez, to a six-year contract extension. The deal is reported to be worth $107 million and includes performance bonuses. This extension keeps Sánchez with the team through the 2032 season.
Key Facts
- Cristopher Sánchez signed a six-year contract extension with the Philadelphia Phillies.
- The extension includes a club option for 2033.
- Sánchez will earn a guaranteed $107 million through 2032.
- The deal has more than $13 million in performance incentives.
- Sánchez is 29 years old and had a successful season, finishing second in National League Cy Young voting.
- Last season, he had 212 strikeouts with a 2.50 ERA in 202 innings.
- The Phillies now have Sánchez under contract beyond Bryce Harper's deal, which ends in 2031.
- The extension comes as the Detroit Tigers have not extended their pitcher, Tarik Skubal.
