Cristopher Sanchez, Phillies Finalize Four-Year Extension
Cristopher Sanchez finalized a four-year contract extension on Saturday that includes option years to buy out his arbitration years. The deal gives the Phillies additional control. The 27-year-old southpaw wouldn't have been eligible for arbitration until 2026 after being in Triple-A last year. In his four season in the big leagues in 2024, Sanchez is having his best year, going 4-3 with a 2.91 ERA (2.54 FIP) and 1.36 WHIP with 66 strikeouts and 24 walks in 77 1/3 innings pitched over his 14 starts. Fantasy managers probably wouldn't mind more punchouts -- he only has a 20.3% strikeout rate after posting a career-high 24.2% strikeout rate last year -- but you can't really argue with the results to this point. Sanchez is now in Philly for the long haul.
Source: New York Post - Jon Heyman
The Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Source: New York Post - Jon Heyman
Cristopher Sanchez Will Throw A Bullpen On Sunday
Cristopher Sanchez (forearm) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Sunday. He felt fine after playing catch during pregame warmups on Friday. The 28-year-old was removed from Tuesday's start early due to forearm soreness after just 58 pitches. He is not scheduled for an MRI or additional testing and could avoid being on the injured list altogether. Sanchez will not make his next start against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, and it is to be determined when he will take the mound next. Phillies ace Zack Wheeler will start in place of Sanchez on Tuesday. Sanchez owns a (2-1) record with a 3.42 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 33 strikeouts over 26 1/3 innings in 2025.
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Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Source: Corey Seidman
Cristopher Sanchez Feeling Good, No Plans For MRI Exam
Cristopher Sanchez (forearm) is feeling good on Wednesday after being pulled from his start early on Tuesday against the division-rival New York Mets with left-forearm soreness. Sanchez wanted to play catch on Wednesday but wasn't allowed to do so. The Phillies have no plans to send him for an MRI exam, and the 28-year-old southpaw could just have his next scheduled start pushed back a few days. We should know more on his status after he plays catch on Friday. Sanchez's next scheduled start is for next Tuesday against the division-rival Washington Nationals, but that will probably be pushed back. He only made it two innings on Tuesday night and allowed two earned runs. Overall, Sanchez has been strong for fantasy managers in his first five starts, striking out 33 and walking eight in 26 1/3 innings.
Source: The Athletic - Matt Gelb
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that left-hander Source: The Athletic - Matt Gelb
Cristopher Sanchez Exits With Forearm Soreness
Cristopher Sanchez was pulled from his start after just two innings and 58 pitches due to left forearm soreness. He will be evaluated further before any more updates are given, but this isn't good news for the breakout lefty. The injury was already starting to show itself early in the start, as his velocity was noticeably down a tick to start the game. It looked like he was taking the next step into ace territory in 2025, posting a 2.96 ERA with 31 strikeouts and six walks through his first four starts of the season. Hopefully this injury isn't the worst-case scenario, but more information should be available within the coming days.
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Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Source: Lochlahn March
Cristopher Sanchez Dominates In Win
Cristopher Sanchez had his swing-and-miss stuff going during Thursday's game against the San Francisco Giants. The southpaw gave up a run in the first inning, but he settled down nicely after that. Sanchez finished the day tossing seven innings, allowing two earned runs on four hits while striking out 12 batters in the win. Sanchez has an impressive 2.96 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and a 31/6 K/BB ratio across four starts this season. The 12 strikeouts is a career-high for Sanchez who isn't really known as a strikeout pitcher. His next start will come against the New York Mets next week. Sanchez should be rostered and started in basically all fantasy formats right now.
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