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Jesus Luzardo Tops $10M With $11M Phillies Deal, Avoids Arbitration

Luzardo became the first player to top $10 million in 2026 arbitration-avoidance, landing a one-year, $11 million deal with the Phillies, per Ari Alexander. The starter will sidestep a hearing and reach free agency next winter. The agreement gives the Phillies rotation cost certainty as other franchises exchange figures, trade proposals, and try to avoid hearings.