Cristopher Sanchez on track to earn big bonus in 2024 originally appeared in NBC Sports Philadelphia
The news keeps getting better for Cristopher Sanchez.
The Phillies left-hander signed a four-year, $22.5 million extension in late June, was named National League Pitcher of the Month the following week, responded to his new contract with 16 consecutive scoreless innings and on Wednesday- Fair delivered one of his most impressive starts of the season, defeating the Dodgers with two runs in six innings.
He also projects to be one of the biggest earners in MLB’s pre-arbitration bonus pool, which was created in the 2022 CBA to award more money to players who have not yet reached the service time requirement to go to salary arbitration.
A total of 100 pre-arbitration players earn the most money based on award voting and the WAR (Wins Above Replacement) formula that was established jointly between the league and the players.
The CBA specifies that a report be sent to teams, players and agents the week before the All-Star break. Sanchez is currently projected as the seventh-highest earner, according to the Associated Press.
· Gunnar Henderson: $1,325,021
· Bobby Witt Jr.: $1,192,410
· Elly De La Cruz: US$846,669
Steven Kwan: $820,588
Jarren Duran: $711,444
Tanner Houck: $658,258
Cole Ragans: $657,138
· Cristopher Sánchez: US$587,189
Sanchez’s 2024 salary is $753,500 before accounting for the expected end-of-season bonus, which would take him to more than $1 million. The extension he signed in June also included a $2 million signing bonus.
It’s been a very enjoyable few weeks for the 27-year-old lefty, who could also be days away from finding out he’s also going to the All-Star Game.
Paul Skenes and Hunter Greene were named as replacements for Zack Wheeler and Tyler Glasnow, who are dealing with past issues. Atlanta’s Chris Sale lines up to start Sunday in the final game before the break, which would leave him inactive for the All-Star Game and potentially open up a spot for an eighth Phillies All-Star. Sanchez certainly deserves it with the fourth-lowest ERA (2.96) in the league.
The Phillies have three other players projected to make more money through the pre-arbitration bonus pool: Brandon Marsh ($320,512), Orion Kerkering ($241,847) and Bryson Stott ($233,945).
Last year, Stott topped the Phillies with $628,380 in additional earnings, Marsh earned an extra $530,749 and Sanchez increased his salary by $279,152. It is very important for players at this point in their careers to get a cherry on top, equivalent to 40-65% of their salary.
