Trending Now - Phillies Sign Jesús Luzardo to Five-year Extension
WHO:
Jesús Luzardo, 28, left-handed pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies, MLB team
Roger Tomas and Brodie Van Wagenen of Roc Nation, agents for Luzardo
Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sánchez, Aaron Nola, Andrew Painter, teammates of Luzardo
WHAT:
The Philadelphia Phillies and Jesús Luzardo agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $135 million
The extension will keep Luzardo with the Phillies through 2031
The deal includes a $32.5 million club option for 2032, which can increase by $2 million for each season Luzardo finishes in the top five of Cy Young Award voting
Luzardo had a record of 15-7 with a 3.92 ERA in 32 starts during the 2025 season
Luzardo struck out 216 batters in 183⅔ innings in 2025
Luzardo finished seventh in National League Cy Young Award voting in 2025
Luzardo was acquired by the Phillies in December 2024 from the Miami Marlins in exchange for prospects Starlyn Caba and Emaarion Boyd
WHERE:
Clearwater, Florida, where the announcement was made
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, home of the Phillies
WHEN:
The contract extension was agreed upon on March 9th, 2026
Luzardo was set to become a free agent after the 2026 season
Luzardo was traded to the Phillies in December 2024
WHY:
The Phillies aimed to secure Luzardo before he reached free agency to avoid competition with other teams
Luzardo expressed a desire to remain with the Phillies, stating, “I’d obviously love to be a Phillie for a long time”
HOW:
The deal was negotiated by Luzardo's agents, Roger Tomas and Brodie Van Wagenen
Luzardo's performance metrics, including a strikeout rate of 10.58 per nine innings and a low walk rate of 2.79 per nine innings, contributed to the Phillies' decision to extend his contract
(UPDATED March 10, 2026 01:24 UTC)
In a significant move for the Philadelphia Phillies, the team has agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $135 million with left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo, keeping him with the club through 2031. The deal, which was finalized on March 9, includes a $32.5 million club option for 2032 that could increase based on Luzardo's performance in Cy Young Award voting. Luzardo, who had an impressive 2025 season with a record of 15 wins and 7 losses, along with 216 strikeouts, expressed his desire to remain with the Phillies, stating he would “love to be a Phillie for a long time.”