Prayers Lock Down Key Bullpen Arm: Gil Caliari Signs 4-Year Extension
By Gemmie Nye,Sacramento Sports Chronicle
The Sacramento Prayers (53-19) secured a valuable piece of their elite pitching staff today, announcing that relief pitcher
Gil Caliari has signed a four-year contract extension.
Set to earn
$1,080,000 over the next four years, the deal was reportedly driven by Caliari's loyalty to the organization, delighting fans who often worry about free agency driving talent away.
The signing comes at a critical time for the Prayers' bullpen, which is currently operating without injured closer Luis Prieto (forearm tendinitis). Caliari, who has been delivering high-leverage innings during the team's ongoing 12-game winning streak, is proving his worth as a reliable depth arm.
Caliari's Season Snapshot (Through June 23rd):
- Record: 1-0
- Appearances: 14
- ERA: 1.64
While his current role is to bridge the gap to the closer, Caliari's exceptional 1.64 ERA highlights his effectiveness in the middle and late innings. Locking him up cheaply for multiple years is a tremendous move for a team preparing for the cost of future free agents.