Phillies extend contract of GM Sam Fuld through 2025 season

The National League champion Philadelphia Phillies extended the contract of general manager Sam Fuld through the 2025 season on Monday. The Phillies also announced the extensions of assistant general managers Ned Rice and Jorge Velandia through 2025. Fuld, 41, is entering his third season as GM. The Phillies reached the postseason for the first time since 2011 last season and qualified for the World Series before losing to the Houston Astros in six games. Philadelphia defeated the San Diego Padres in five games in the NL Championship Series to reach its first World Series since 2009. Fuld initially joined the organization following the 2017 season before later being promoted to GM. "The Phillies have been nothing short of first class in my time here," Fuld said in a statement. "I'm thrilled to continue to work for such a tremendous organization in a city that my family and I love so much. We have an exceptional group of players, staff and employees that I'm excited to grow with over the next few years." As a player, Fuld was a journeyman outfielder who played eight seasons (2007, 2009-15) for four teams, batting .227 with 12 home runs, 112 RBIs and 67 steals in 598 career games. Philadelphia is gearing up for another run after signing shortstop Trea Turner (11 years, $300 million), right-hander Taijuan Walker (four years, $72 million) and left-hander Matt Strahm (two years, $15 million) as free agent this offseason. The Phillies extended the contract of president Dave Dombrowski through the 2027 season earlier this offseason. --Field Level Media