Overview

• Aaron Nola has re-signed with the Philadelphia Phillies on a seven-year, $172 million contract, making it the third-largest deal in franchise history and the largest for a pitcher.
• The Phillies outbid rival teams, including the Atlanta Braves, to secure Nola's contract.
• Nola's comfort level in Philadelphia was a significant factor in his decision to stay with the Phillies.
• The Phillies see Nola as an elite, durable, and reliable pitcher and consider his re-signing as crucial to their chances of winning a World Series.
• Nola ranks fifth in club history in strikeouts and seventh in starts.