Well, that was fast! Rumors circulated earlier on Sunday morning about Aaron Nola’s future in Philadelphia. Now, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale is reporting the Phillies and Nola have agreed to a seven-year deal worth $170-175 million to keep him with the club. Nola will have a physical on Sunday and the deal will officially be announced.
The Phillies and Aaron Nola have now reached a tentative agreement on a 7-year contract worth $170-$175 million. Nola is undergoing a physical today before the deal becomes official. Talks between the Phillies and agent Joe Longo picked up steam the last two days.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) November 19, 2023
More to come…
Update: Nola’s deal is worth $172 million
Right-hander Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies are in agreement on a seven-year, $172 million contract, sources tell ESPN. The deal is pending a physical. But it is done, and Nola, who has spent his whole career in Philadelphia, will remain with the Phillies.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 19, 2023