March 22, 2026
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Left-hander Cristopher Sánchez is the Phillies' Opening Day starter.
Don't even think about Cristopher Sánchez playing for another franchise.
The Phillies ace — who came in second for NL Cy Young last season with a league-best 8.0 WAR — was already inked with the Phillies through 2027 with an extension he signed a four-year deal back before the 2025 season worth around $22 million.
His most recent performance has the Phillies unwilling to risk seeing him walk a few seasons from now. On Sunday morning the team announced they had reached a deal to keep Sánchez, 29, in Philly through the 2032 season. The deal also has a club option for the 2033 season.
Sánchez is now the sixth Phillie who will be under contract past the 2030 season, joining Trea Turner, Bryce Harper and recently Jesús Luzardo. The left-hander will start on Opening Day for the first time in his career next week.
Reports say the deal will pay him at least $107 million leading up to the option year.
The new contract guarantees Cristopher Sánchez $107 million through 2032, including his $3.5 million salary in 2026, according to a league source.
— Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) March 22, 2026
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