PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Phillies have locked up their home-grown ace. The Phillies and Aaron Nola agreed to a four-year contract through the 2022 season.
According to multiple reports, the deal is worth $45 million. There is also a club option for the 2023 season.
The deal comes after Nola made his first All-Star team last season and finished third in Cy Young voting after going 17-6 with a 2.37 ERA and 224 strikeouts.
Over the past two seasons, Nola has started 60 games, going 29-17 with a 2.89 ERA and 408 strikeouts.
The Phillies have had an active offseason, trading for catcher J.