Philadelphia Phillies Sign Cristopher Sánchez to Six-Year Contract

Phillies agree to 6-year contract with opening day starter Cristopher Sánchez

The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a new six-year contract with opening day starter Cristopher Sánchez. The deal announced Sunday for last season's NL Cy Young Award runner-up begins in 2027 and will run through 2032 with a club option for 2033. Sánchez had been pitching under a $22.5 million, four-year contract that was through 2028.