Grading The Cleveland Guardians, Tanner Bibee Contract Extension

The Cleveland Guardians are one of the most money-conscious teams in MLB.

When they do commit money long-term, it's for a player they're confident can be a key contributor right now and into the future.

The Guardians did just that on Saturday, announcing that they had signed SP Tanner Bibee to a five-year contract extension.

Let's take a closer look at the deal and grade it overall.

Tanner Bibee Extension With Guardians - Grade A

All in all, this is a great deal for both sides.

Here are the specifics and financials of how the extension looks (via The Athletic's Zack Meisel):

• 2025 - $3 million
• 2026 - $4 million
• 2027 - $7 million
• 2028 - $10 million
• 2029 - $21 million
• 2030 - $21 million club option or a $1 million buyout

Essentially, this extension covers Bibee's arbitration-eligible seasons from 2026-28 and adds two more years of team control onto his contract.

This extension deserves an A grade for several reasons.

Bibee has been a frontline starter ever since he made his debut in 2022. In his first two big league seasons, the 26-year-old has a 3.25 ERA, 1.144 WHIP, and a 117 ERA+ in 52 starts.

Bibee has only shown signs of getting better, so securing him to an extension as he enters his prime is a great move for the Guardians.