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Phillies Finalize Five-Year, $135 Million Extension With Lefty Jesús Luzardo

The move secures a younger rotation anchor for the post-2026 years under Dave Dombrowski’s continuity plan.

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Oct 6, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesus Luzardo (44) throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning during game two of the NLDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Luzardo’s extension was announced Tuesday and begins in 2027, keeping him under contract through 2031 while his previously agreed $11 million 2026 salary remains in place.
  • The Associated Press reports the deal includes a 2032 club option, adding potential long-term control beyond the five guaranteed years.
  • The 28-year-old earned the commitment after a 2025 breakout with Philadelphia, going 15-7 with a 3.92 ERA and 216 strikeouts over 183 2/3 innings.
  • At a press conference attended by teammates, Luzardo cited his fit in Philadelphia, and Dombrowski said the club did not want to risk him reaching the open market.
  • The agreement, negotiated by Roc Nation’s Roger Tomas and Brodie Van Wagenen, reinforces a rotation already anchored by Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola and Cristopher Sánchez and may influence 2027 pitching market comps.