Phillies Ace LHP Cristopher Sanchez Signs 6-Year Deal

The 29-year-old left-hander is coming off the best season of his career.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 7:49pm

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The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a six-year contract with left-handed pitcher Cristopher Sanchez, the team announced on Sunday. The deal will run through the 2032 season with a club option for 2033 and is reportedly worth $107 million.

Why it matters

Sanchez has emerged as one of the top pitchers in the National League, finishing second in the Cy Young Award voting in 2025. Locking him up long-term is a major move for the Phillies as they look to build a contending roster around their ace.

The details

The 29-year-old Sanchez is slated to be the Phillies' Opening Day starter when they take on the Texas Rangers on March 26. Last season, he posted a 13-5 record with a 2.50 ERA in 32 games, all of which were starts. Sanchez is 30-21 with a 3.24 ERA in 104 career appearances (85 starts) with the Phillies.

  • The new contract begins in 2027 and runs through 2032, with a club option for 2033.
  • Sanchez is coming off the best season of his career in 2025.

The players

Cristopher Sanchez

A 29-year-old left-handed pitcher who has emerged as one of the top pitchers in the National League, finishing second in the Cy Young Award voting in 2025.

Philadelphia Phillies

The Major League Baseball team that Cristopher Sanchez has played for since making his debut in 2019.

Paul Skenes

The Pittsburgh Pirates star who won the National League Cy Young Award in 2025, beating out Sanchez for the honor.

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What’s next

Sanchez is slated to be the Phillies' Opening Day starter when they take on the Texas Rangers on March 26.

The takeaway

Locking up Cristopher Sanchez long-term is a major move for the Phillies as they look to build a contending roster around their ace left-hander, who is coming off the best season of his career.