1-time All-Star Sanchez to start Game 2 of NLDS against Mets after signing a 6-yr, $56.5M contract; son born during Phillies' bye week.

Cristopher Sanchez, a new father and first-time All-Star, will start Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Mets after signing a six-year contract potentially worth $56.5 million. His son was born during the Phillies' bye week, coinciding with his first week as a dad. Manager Rob Thomson is mindful of Sanchez's home and away performance, while teammate Bryce Harper believes the bye week has benefited the team's postseason readiness.

October 05, 2024
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