As the Philadelphia Phillies move forward with their spring training schedule, the team’s roster is gradually becoming clearer. After an impressive debut season with the Phillies in 2025, starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo secured a $135 million contract extension on Monday. The Phillies’ official X (formerly Twitter) account also posted a message from Luzardo to fans shortly after the news of the agreement was announced.
“A message from Zeus to Philly!” exclaimed the team account on Tuesday afternoon.
Luzardo is set to start his second season in the Phillies’ rotation alongside veteran ace Zack Wheeler, the steady Aaron Nola, and the rising Cristopher Sanchez. While Wheeler recovers from surgery, it will be up to Luzardo and his counterparts to help carry the starting staff. Can the ex-Miami Marlins starter prove that his big-money extension is worth the price?
