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Philadelphia Phillies, Jesús Luzardo Agree to 5-Year, $135 Million Contract Extension, Reports Say
- 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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Joplin GlobeLuzardo liked Phillies stable rotation, opted for $135 million deal rather than to test market
Jesús Luzardo found the stability in the Phillies’ rotation along the good health he craved as he bounced around the major leagues with three other organizations. With a chance to potentially become a free agent next offseason during a winter…
Jesús Luzardo officially signed a five-year, $135 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday in Clearwater, Florida, where the team is holding its preseason training camp.
·Pennsylvania, United States
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Left-hander Jesús Luzardo and Phillies agree to $135 million deal for 2027-31
A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that left-hander Jesús Luzardo and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed on a $135 million, five-year contract that starts in 2027. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement…
·Wilmington, United States
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