Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez agrees to new 6-year contract
ESPN • • sports
Key Points:
- The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a new six-year contract with pitcher Cristopher Sanchez starting in 2027, including a team option for 2033, reportedly worth around $103 million in new money.
- Sanchez, 29, has been a top starting pitcher for the Phillies, posting a 13-5 record with a 2.50 ERA and 212 strikeouts in 32 starts last season, and has been especially dominant at home.
- The new contract replaces Sanchez’s previous four-year, $47 million deal signed before the 2024 season, under which he was set to earn $22.5 million through 2028.
- Sanchez has been durable with 63 starts over the past two seasons and
