Phillies LHP Cristopher Sanchez agrees to 4-year extension

Field Level Media|published: Sat 22nd June, 11:57 2024

Jun 12, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez (61) pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez agreed to a four-year contract extension on Saturday that runs through 2028 with club options for 2029 and 2030.

Sanchez's new contract begins in 2025, with the team buying out his arbitration years.

Financial terms were not disclosed for Sanchez, who is playing this season on a one-year, $753,500 contract.

Sanchez, 27, is 4-3 with a 2.91 ERA in 14 starts this season. He has surrendered just one home run and struck out 66 batters in 77 1/3 innings.

Sanchez has a 10-10 record with a 3.73 ERA in 55 career games (36 starts) with the Phillies.

--Field Level Media

Latest