The holiday season has just begun, but one Philadelphia Phillies pitcher is cashing in on an early present, courtesy of MLB's pre-arbitration bonus pool. Left-hander Cristopher Sánchez is taking home an extra wad of cash after putting together an incredible season.
In the list of bonus pool recipients, released by the Associated Press earlier this week, Sánchez claimed the second-highest bonus payout with a $2,678,437 payment based on his 2025 performance. The Phillies ace came in behind Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes and his $3,436,343 bonus.
The pre-arbitration bonus is determined by a WAR formula, with players receiving set amounts for award finishes.