GOODYEAR, Arizona — The Guardians have signed Tanner Bibee to a five-year extension with a club option for 2030. The Athletic is reporting that the deal is worth at least $48 million. Earlier this week Bibee was named Cleveland’s opening day starter. The Guardians open the season on Thursday against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

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.

Right-hander Tanner Bibee has signed a $48 million, five-year contract with the Cleveland Guardians, a deal that includes a team option for 2030 and could be worth $68 million over six seasons.