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Matt Strahm Locks In 2026 Option After Passing Physical

The guarantee was triggered by innings-based escalators plus a year-end physical, clarifying Philadelphia’s left-handed bullpen plans for 2026.

Overview

  • The Phillies announced his 2026 option has vested, guaranteeing a $7.5 million salary.
  • A March 2024 extension set a $4.5 million club option that rose by innings thresholds to $7.5 million once he surpassed 60 innings and completed a post‑season exam.
  • Strahm logged 62.1 innings over 66 games with a 2.74 ERA, 70 strikeouts, 20 walks, six saves and 22 holds.
  • Opponents produced a .613 OPS against him this season, limited to a .208/.273/.341 slash line.
  • Philadelphia still faces decisions on José Alvarado’s $9 million option versus a $500,000 buyout, whether to retain Tanner Banks via arbitration, and Tim Mayza’s impending free agency.