Tanner Bibee Signs Five-Year Extension with Guardians

Tanner Bibee, a right-handed pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians, has signed a five-year contract extension worth at least $48 million, with a club option for the 2030 season. This extension buys out all three of Bibee’s arbitration years and potentially two additional free agency years, providing cost certainty for the team. Bibee, a fifth-round pick in the 2021 MLB draft, has consistently performed well, boasting a 3.47 ERA last season with 187 strikeouts in 173 2/3 innings. He has been named the Opening Day starter for the 2025 season, in part due to Shane Bieber's recovery from Tommy John surgery. This deal positions Bibee as a key figure in the Guardians' rotation, which will rely on his performance as they aim for success in the upcoming season.