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Philadelphia Phillies, Jesús Luzardo Agree to 5-Year, $135 Million Contract Extension, Reports Say
The Phillies secured Luzardo with a $135 million extension starting in 2027, making him one of MLB's highest-paid left-handed pitchers, averaging $27 million annually.
- On Monday, the Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a five-year, $135 million contract extension with left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo, keeping him under contract through at least 2031 and starting in 2027.
- Fearing he could depart, the club extended Luzardo because he was set to reach free agency after this season and his 2025 performance prompted the move.
- Negotiated in recent weeks, the extension involved Roger Tomas, Roc Nation agent, and Brodie Van Wagenen, Roc Nation agent, with a $27 million AAV placing Jesús Luzardo among MLB's highest-paid lefties.
- The deal secures Luzardo in a rotation that already includes Cristopher Sánchez and Aaron Nola, strengthening Philadelphia's starting staff while allowing prospect Andrew Painter to develop.
- Wider market comparisons show Luzardo's 10.58 strikeouts per nine innings trailed only Dylan Cease, and his contract matches Max Fried's $27 million AAV as Zack Wheeler signals a post-2027 exit.
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KMJ-AF1Reports: Phillies’ Jesus Luzardo agrees to 5-year, $135M extension
The Philadelphia Phillies and left-handed starter Jesus Luzardo agreed on a five-year contract extension worth $135 million, several outlets reported Monday.
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Phillies sign lefty Jesús Luzardo to 5-year, $135 million extension, AP source says
Jesús Luzardo and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed on a five-year, $135-million contract extension that starts in 2027, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.
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