Latest News About Scott Kingery Contract

Here’s the latest on Scott Kingery’s contract status as of 2026:

• Kingery signed a six-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies back in 2018, worth about $24 million with club options through 2026, effectively buying out his arbitration years and early free-agent years. That deal included options for 2024–2026 that could extend the commitment if exercised.[3][4]
• In 2023, Kingery and the Phillies reportedly agreed to extend the deal, ensuring him a spot on the Opening Day roster and maintaining a long-term relationship with the team, with options remaining for 2024–2026 and a potential total value upward of about $65 million if all options are exercised.[2][4]

Key context and notes

• The original six-year, $24 million agreement was notable for being completed before Kingery had established MLB seniority, with three club options thereafter; this structure was designed to secure his services and manage arbitration/years of control for the Phillies.[5][3]
• Subsequent reporting into Kingery’s contract over the years has framed the extension as a continuation of team control rather than a new large-scale free-agent deal, with discussions centering on optionted years rather than immediate large-dollar guarantees.[4][2]

Illustration (typical contract layout)

• Base six-year commitment (2018–2023): $24 million total, plus a signing bonus and a buyout in some variants.
• Club options (2024–2026): $13M, $14M, $15M respectively, potential total value up to around $65 million if all options are exercised.
• Misc: Potential separate bonuses or incentives not widely reported beyond those core terms.

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