Tanner Bibee has emerged as a cornerstone player for the Guardians the past two seasons, and the organization is awarding the 26-year-old with long-term security. The Guardians and Bibee have agreed to a five-year contract extension,

The Guardians and right-handed starting pitcher Tanner Bibee have agreed to a contract extension that buys out at least one free agent year and gives the ballclub cost certainty moving forward. The deal runs through 2029 with a club option for 2030, the Guardians announced Saturday.

The new anchor of the Cleveland Guardians’ rotation is sticking around for the long haul. Tanner Bibee and the club agreed to a five-year contract extension on Saturday. The deal, which guarantees Bibee at least $48 million according to a team source, includes a club option for the 2030 season.