The Philadelphia Phillies have offered pitcher Zack Wheeler a very lucrative contract extension.
On Monday, ESPN learned that the 33-year-old shooter has signed a new three-year contract worth a total of $126 million. This will begin in 2025. Wheeler thus renounces his autonomy at the end of this campaign.
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With his future annual salary of $42 million, he will be the fourth-highest paid starting pitcher in Major League Baseball.
The Georgia native joined the Phillies via free agency in 2020 after playing his first five seasons with the New York Mets. At that time he received a five-year contract worth $118 million.
Wheeler had his best career moments in Philadelphia. Last year, the right-hander made 32 starts. He had a record of 13-6 and an ERA of 3.61. He also beat 212 opponents.