The Cleveland Guardians agreed to a five-year contract extension with Bibby, and the 26-year-old ace was awarded a 48 million guaranteed contract

Tanner Bibee, who has been a cornerstone of the Cleveland Guardians over the past two years, announced Saturday a five-year extension with the 26-year-old right-hand shooter for the 2025-2029 season with a 2030 team option. MLB's official website confirms that the contract guarantees $48 million, and the specific distribution is as follows: 2 million signing bonuses, 3 million in 2025, 4 million in 2026, 7 million in 2027, 10 million in 2028, and 21 million in 2029. The 2030 team option is worth $21 million, with a $1 million buyout clause.

"I want to stay in Cleveland, I feel comfortable here, and I like everyone on the team," Bibby said. The right-hand shooter, who will start his first career opener (against the Royals) on Thursday, has been a pillar of the Guardian rotation since his major league debut on April 26, 2023. He is only the third pitcher in franchise history since 2000 to score 10 wins in both seasons, alongside CC Sabathia (2001-02) and Shane Bieber (2018-19).

In the 2023 rookie season, Bibby started 10-4 and lost 4 in 25 games, with a 2.98 ERA score, 1.18 WHIP, and 141 strikeouts in 142 innings, ranking second in the American League Rookie Championship. Last season, he started 12-8 and lost 8 of his 31 games, with a 3.47 ERA and 1.12 WHIP and 187 strikeouts in 173.2 innings. After Bieber underwent Tommy John surgery, Bibby became a rotating anchor, and the team went 22-9 when he started.

"I've learned to let go of negativity more quickly," Bibby said of the evolution of his mentality, "The power of the ball hasn't changed much, but the competitive spirit is still the same." Catcher Austin Hedges commented: "The way he dealt with defeat is shaping him into a true trump card." "

In Saturday's spring training finale against the Padres, Bibby conceded 3-pointers in 5.1 innings, hit 6 hits, 1 guaranteed 5 strikeouts, and completed a beautiful containment out. When he walked out, the Goodyear Ballpark crowd responded with a round of applause.

Bibby admits that he never dreamed of getting such a contract: "When I was a kid, I only thought about getting into the big leagues, and I didn't think about what happened after that. Coach Stephen Vogt praised his focus: "He's been focused on training and he's in great shape during the last two months of negotiations. "

With Bieber's comeback imminent, which is expected to return this summer, Bibi will continue to lead the Guardians. On Thursday in Kansas City, his new chapter is about to begin.