Lefty's Phillies Agreement Soars to $135M as Highest-Value NL Starter!
This would be a great outcome for the Phillies in 2026 if this prediction comes true.
Phillies lefty predicted to be best No. 3 starter in MLB after $135 million extension originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here .
The Philadelphia Phillies have some incredible starting pitchers at their disposal this upcoming season. While Ranger Suarez is in Boston, the Phillies have a rotation that can go toe-to-toe with the best in the league. Cristopher Sanchez is the clear ace, especially while Zack Wheeler recovers from thoracic outlet syndrome.
But there's another starter who's a far more interesting one for the Phillies this upcoming season. And that pitcher, lefty Jesus Luzardo, received a bold prediction from ESPN's Jeff Passan . According to Passan, it wouldn't be a surprise if Luzardo were the best number three starter in Major League Baseball in 2026.
Jesus Luzardo receives bold prediction from ESPN "It wouldn't surprise me if ... Jesus Luzardo is the best No. 3 starter in baseball," Passan writes.