Cristopher Sanchez

Cristopher Sanchez was sharp Thursday, firing six scoreless innings to earn the win in a 5-3 victory over the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

Sanchez allowed zero earned runs on three hits and zero walks while striking out 10 over six innings in Thursday's win over the Rangers. This was exactly the type of Opening Day performance fantasy managers were looking for from the All-Star lefty. Sanchez is set to return to the mound on Wednesday against the Nationals.

The Phillies signed LHP Cristopher Sánchez to a six-year, $107 million contract extension.

Fantasy Impact

The deal includes a club option for 2033. Sanchez is coming off finishing second in NL Cy Young Award voting last season. The deal locks up one of the best left-handers in baseball for the next six years. Sanchez will be starting on Opening Day this upcoming week.

Cristopher Sanchez has Ben named the Opening Day starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies against the Texas Rangers the club announced.

Fantasy Impact

Sanchez gets the nod for manger Rob Thomson after a breakout 2025 campaign on the mound, posting a 1.06 WHIP and 2.50 ERA over 32 starts (13-5, 212 strikeouts) for the Phillies. The left-hander will play a key role in a revamped Philadelphia rotation this upcoming season for fantasy managers.

Cristopher Sanchez has been named the starter for Team Dominican Republic in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic on Friday against Team Korea.

Fantasy Impact

Sanchez struggled a bit in his start in the opening round. He should continue to receive plenty of run support from his lineup.

Cristopher Sanchez threw 5.2 scoreless innings, allowing just two hits while striking out eight batters and not issuing any walks in Sunday's win over the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

With the regular season now finished, Sanchez’s stats show a 2.41 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and a 13-5 record across 32 starts.