1 year agoThe Philadelphia Phillies and starting pitcher Aaron Nola have begun discussions on a long-term contract extension, according to multiple major-league sources. He's currently scheduled to become a free agent after the 2023 season. There appears to be momentum to reach an agreement sometime this spring, and Nola has expressed his interest in remaining in Philadelphia. Nola doesn't want to drag extensions into the regular season, so if the Phils don't want him hitting the open market this winter, they'll need to get something done soon. The 29-year-old right-hander is making $16 million in 2023, but his robust track record will allow him to get paid on his next deal. He has made more starts and pitched more innings than anyone in baseball since the start of 2018, and he finished fourth in the NL Cy Young voting last season. Nola is a top-five fantasy ace, regardless of whether he signs an extension this spring.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: The Athletic - Matt Gelb