Luzardo liked Phillies stable rotation, opted for $135 million deal rather than to test market

Jesús Luzardo found the stability in the Phillies’ rotation along with 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 that could include labor strife, Luzardo decided to opt-in with the Phillies over the long haul and become the latest starter with a long-term deal. Luzardo and the Phillies finalized a $135 million, five-year contract that starts in 2027.

By DAN GELSTON