Field Level Media
22 Mar 2026, 19:49 GMT+10
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Left-hander Cristopher Sanchez agreed to terms on a six-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, the team announced Sunday.
Financial terms were not disclosed by the Phillies, who announced the deal begins in 2027 and will run through 2032 with a club option for 2033. The Athletic, however, reported the deal guarantees Sanchez $107 million through 2032 -- including $3.5 million in 2026.
Sanchez, 29, is slated to be the team's Opening Day starter when the Phillies open the season on March 26 against the visiting Texas Rangers.
He is coming off the best season of his career, posting a 13-5 record with a 2.50 ERA in 32 games (all starts) in 2025. He finished second in last season's National League Cy Young Award voting to Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes.
An All-Star in 2024, Sanchez is 30-21 with a 3.24 ERA in 104 career appearances (85 starts) with the Phillies. He has three complete games and one shutout.
--Field Level Media
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