The Philadelphia Phillies and starting pitcher Aaron Nola have agreed to a seven-year, $172 million contract, a major-league source confirmed. USA Today and ESPN were first to report the news. Here’s what you need to know:
- Nola, 30, has spent his entire nine-year career with Philadelphia.
- He posted a 4.46 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with 202 strikeouts through 193 2/3 innings last season.
- Nola became a free agent this offseason.
This story will be updated.
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