Phillies give Sánchez new 6-year deal after ripping up original contract

The Philadelphia Phillies have restructured star left-hander Cristopher Sánchez's contract, voiding his original deal that ran through 2028 to give him a new six-year extension beginning next season. The new deal, which also includes a club option for 2033, guarantees Sánchez $107 million, according to sources cited by The Athletic's Matt Gelb. The move is considered unusual in baseball, as teams rarely tear up existing contracts to offer players more lucrative terms.