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Jesús Luzardo’s contract looks like a steal before it even begins

Luzardo may have established himself as the Phillies' third ace and his contract doesn't even begin until 2027.

By Ben Silver · That Balls Outta Here

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 2:14 PM

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The writer argues that Philadelphia's contract extension with pitcher Jesús Luzardo represents an incredible bargain.
Luzardo signed a five-year, $135 million contract extension with the Phillies beginning in 2027.
The deal includes a sixth-year team option that could keep the left-hander in Philadelphia through 2032.

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That Balls Outta Here argues that the Philadelphia Phillies secured a major bargain by extending starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo. Ahead of his upcoming contract, Phillies president Dave Dombrowski signed Luzardo to a five-year, $135 million extension beginning in 2027, featuring a sixth-year club option that could run through 2032.

The writer highlights that Luzardo delivered a career-best 2026 season with a 2.86 ERA across 179.2 innings. Compared to recent high-priced free agent deals for pitchers across Major League Baseball, the piece contends that Philadelphia secured elite rotation value at an exceptionally team-friendly rate.

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Jesús Luzardo’s contract looks like a steal before it even begins

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