Guardians lock up 24-year old star to $48 million contract | Sporting News

Tanner Bibee will take the mound on Opening Day with a lot more financial security.

The Cleveland Guardians right-handed ace is the proud owner of a new contract.

He and the team agreed on Saturday to the deal, five days before Bibee takes the ball in the opener.

The 24-year old's extension equates to five years and $48 million.

MORE: Cavs' Donovan Mitchell insults himself with NSFW trash talk Bibee gets a $2 million signing bonus, $3 million in 2025, $4 million in 2026, $7 million in 2027, $10 million in 2028, $21 million in 2029 and has a $21 million club option for 2030, according to The Athletic's Zack Meisel .

It's a deal that has the potential to turn out extremely team-friendly for the Guardians, who may have had to pay Bibee more late in arbitration and then once he initially became a free agent after six years with the club.

In two seasons with the Guardians, Bibee is 22-12 with a 3.25 ERA.

He has struck out 328 hitters in 315.2 innings.

The Guardians open the season in Kansas City on Thursday at 4:10 p.m.

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