The Philadelphia Phillies and pitcher Zack Wheeler have agreed to a three-year, $126 million contract extension, with no options, starting in 2025 and running through the 2027 season. This deal, announced at a press conference today, sets a new record for the highest annual average value (AAV) of any contract extension in baseball history at $42 million per year, making it the fourth-highest annual average value for a starting pitcher. Wheeler, who would have been the No. 1 pitcher free agent next fall, has chosen to stay with the Phillies, where by the end of this season, he will also gain 10-5 rights, granting him the power to veto any trade. The agreement marks Wheeler as the third-highest paid pitcher in MLB based on AAV and represents the highest AAV in Phillies franchise history. This contract extension reflects Wheeler's significant contribution to the team, especially considering his performance over the last four years, which has been among the best in the majors, accumulating a 19.6 WAR.
Phillies Gamble Heavily On Star Ace Zack Wheeler, Give Him Biggest Extension For Pitcher Ever https://t.co/MhZQkXOaiH
https://t.co/06hm8NnSxZ Zack Wheeler is 33 and at the peak of his powers. But he wanted to keep his contract extension to no more than three years. What it means for him and the #Phillies’ “championship window,” via @PhillyInquirer ⬇️⬇️
The extension, which starts in 2025 and runs through the 2027 season, will make #Phillies Zack Wheeler the third-highest paid pitcher in #MLB with an AAV of $42M. https://t.co/AYMzISxseh
"I'm happy in Philly, it's a first-class organization and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else than pitching in October at Citizens Bank." ❤️🤝 Here's how Zack Wheeler and John Middleton came to an agreement to keep the Phillies' ace here through 2027. ⤵ https://t.co/OjTYCeuz3H
Phillies' Zack Wheeler makes MLB history with 3-year contract extension https://t.co/vT8bO4tsHy
Zack Wheeler wanted fewer years in his new deal. What it means for him and the Phillies’ ‘championship window.’ https://t.co/R8ms3GTJrh
When he signed with the Phillies back in 2019, Zack Wheeler didn't even get his own press conference. Wrote about Wheeler's record-setting extension and how so much has changed for him and the Phillies since then. NEW @YahooSports https://t.co/vv5KlSFViN https://t.co/aqxAJ54uew
The Phillies extended their championship window by extending Zack Wheeler. But they still need to improve their 2024 roster to capture that elusive title. Read more from @DeeshaThosar ✍️ https://t.co/CjiEnkd6WM
https://t.co/06hm8NnSxZ Zack Wheeler is 33 and at the peak of his powers. But he wanted to keep his contract extension to no more than three years. What it means for him and the #Phillies’ “championship window,” via @PhillyInquirer ⬇️⬇️
Phillies’ Wheeler couldn’t be happier with relatively short-term contract extension https://t.co/hdrtgvH8zF
https://t.co/MoDzDOeMcg In a three-day span, Zack Wheeler saw the birth of his third child and finalized a nine-figure extension with #Phillies. How’s that for an epic week? "It was definitely busy," Wheeler said. Updated news story on Wheeler's new contract @PhillyInquirer ⬇️⬇️
Former Red Sox president of baseball operations, Dave Dombrowski, continues locking in the Philadelphia Phillies' elite players. On Monday, they finalized a record-breaking extension with Zack Wheeler. https://t.co/FX1f7KGeJB
Zack Wheeler is one of baseball’s best pitchers. His three-year, $126 million contract extension reflects that. He’d like to go out on top, too. “I can see him winning a Cy Young his last year and walking away.” https://t.co/ef35KHeXq5
#Phillies sign Zack Wheeler to record-setting contract extension https://t.co/TvpkYXcoxo https://t.co/k4f5pi8JYQ
Zack Wheeler didn’t want a long-term deal but he wanted to remain a Phillie, and the result is an extension both sides are thrilled about. Wheeler and team owner John Middleton discussed how it came together. https://t.co/X8ZHATzZZk
Former Met And Current Baseball Ace Zack Wheeler Gets Much Deserved 3-Year, $126 Million Extension From The Phillies https://t.co/BGqCsk3IlH https://t.co/eFJegSpq7Z
Ace Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies agreed Monday on a $126 million, three-year contract for 2025-27, the fourth-highest average salary in baseball history at $42 million. https://t.co/mxmu0Kf6iZ
Philadelphia Phillies and Zack Wheeler agree to a record-breaking contract extension with the pitcher signing a three-year deal worth $126million https://t.co/A6Y6WlTuhA https://t.co/oGe9hPyvKR
Over his four seasons in Philadelphia, Zack Wheeler has the most wins above replacement of any pitcher in the majors (19.6). #MLB | #Phillies https://t.co/0aJ7ztFqok
Phillies sign Zack Wheeler to record-setting contract extension https://t.co/dtUGIkFW3v https://t.co/DO9UvMBPHM
🗞️NEWS🚨 Zack Wheeler and the #Phillies agree to a 3-year/$126M extension. The $42M AAV is the highest annual salary in franchise history. 💰 https://t.co/ofSYSUv87r
Phillies, Zack Wheeler agree to historic three-year extension worth whopping $126 million https://t.co/6zitxtH4lW
.@Nationals pitcher @PatrickCorbin46 feels "sorry for our hitters" but happy for Zack Wheeler, who just got an extension from the @Phillies Join the convo on YouTube ▶️ https://t.co/zVAZey0B0h https://t.co/ZGzk3yWF7u
"Happy to be a Phillie." ♥ Hear from Zack Wheeler after inking a three-year contract extension with the Phillies: https://t.co/102u9254RX
Nice to see Wheeler cash in with extension. Good guy, enjoyed covering him as a Met. Remarkably durable/dominant since missing 2 years from TJ surgery. Has rewarded Phillies for seeing past his early inconsistency, believing he'd reach his ceiling. Should have won '21 Cy Young.
#Phillies keep Wheeler with record-setting extension: https://t.co/RpBsQWEQ8D https://t.co/sttX0JjTfs
"Guys that have proven it in a city that can be tough on pitchers" @ErikKratz31 likes the @Phillies locking up both Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola to new contracts this offseason. ▶️ https://t.co/15nVW7P6S4 https://t.co/TOLpTdAHdT
The Phillies and Zack Wheeler have agreed on a three-year, $126M extension, per @Buster_ESPN. Wheeler finished 13-6 with a 3.61 ERA last season. https://t.co/duSrEKgaa6
"Guys that have prooven it in a city that can be tough on pitchers" @ErikKratz31 likes the @Phillies locking up both Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola to new contracts this offseason. ▶️ https://t.co/15nVW7P6S4 https://t.co/MM0Zids8YC
Pitcher Zack Wheeler agrees to three-year, US$126-million contract with Phillies https://t.co/b3zzWqZMsI https://t.co/mak9XbpcwD
The Philadelphia Phillies are keeping Zack Wheeler in town, giving him a three-year, $126 million extension, which is the highest ever in terms of yearly salary. https://t.co/MUzS8HfoM5
“We think Zack is as good as any pitcher in baseball right now. Not to mention one of the best big game pitchers in baseball. I can’t think of anybody I’d want to have the ball in a big game other than Zack.” -Dave Dombrowski on Zack Wheeler
HAPPENING NOW: Zack Wheeler and the Phillies are holding a press conference after the starting pitcher agreed to a three-year, $126 million contract extension Monday. https://t.co/sbRGsgc8CA
The @Phillies have agreed with ace Zack Wheeler on a three-year contract worth a reported $126 million. The Phils now have their top-two starters anchoring the rotation for years to come. https://t.co/fJlWyYx4VH
Zack Wheeler isn't going anywhere. ⚾ Watch Live as the @Phillies' ace talks alongside President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski as they discuss the pitcher's new three-year extension. https://t.co/C3pGYdeef0 https://t.co/KBFrhjD2Z7
Zack Wheeler Phillies contract extension press conference | Today at 11am https://t.co/OwXQnINGI8
The Philadelphia Phillies have extended Zack Wheeler through the 2027 season, guaranteeing their ace $126 million over three years. Our @morgensternmlb tells us what the deal means for the Phillies: https://t.co/tca20ougUQ
Phillies, Zack Wheeler Agree to Record-Breaking Contract Extension https://t.co/rmRVyHhIhE
The Philadelphia Phillies and starting pitcher Zack Wheeler have reportedly agreed to a multi-year contract extension worth $126 million. https://t.co/F81Pt8WOAo
Zack Wheeler is officially a Phillie through 2027. The Phils made him one of the highest-paid players ever on a per-year basis with his new extension. https://t.co/MzkagKZ8S9
Zack Wheeler has signed a three-year, $126M contract extension with the Phillies. The deal carries the highest AAV for an extension in MLB history ($42M). 💰 https://t.co/XK54HrlFd2
The Phillies and RHP Zack Wheeler have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension that begins in 2025 and runs through the 2027 season. Phillies President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement today.
The Phillies and RHP Zack Wheeler have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension that begins in 2025 and runs through the 2027 season. Phillies President of Baseball Operations made the announcement today.
Zack Wheeler contract: New Phillies deal breaks MLB record for highest AAV on extension at $42 million https://t.co/OGXRhyz0JT
The Phillies have extended Zack Wheeler, according to a report. ⤵ https://t.co/iKsY4LOC8b
With a salary of $42 million, Wheeler's deal is the most lucrative extension in baseball history in terms of average annual value. https://t.co/2sCXob4jG0
Phillies, Zack Wheeler agree to 'multi-year' contract extension: report https://t.co/xGPZbqw2Xf
Breaking: Zack Wheeler reached an agreement on a three-year, $126 million extension with the Philadelphia Phillies, sources told @Buster_ESPN. With an annual salary of $42 million, Wheeler's deal is the most lucrative extension in baseball history in terms of yearly value. https://t.co/GJrU8c3Ind
$42 million for Zack Wheeler is the most per season in Phillies history. https://t.co/4YMsnZkC8v
Zack Wheeler has agreed to a three-year, $126 million extension with the Phillies, a source confirmed to The Inquirer on Monday. It is the highest annual salary — a $42 million AAV — in Phillies franchise history. https://t.co/gmUbQLANxO
Wheeler’s extension is a straight three-year deal. He will have 10-5 rights at the end of this year, getting him full no-trade rights. There are no options in the contract, per source.
Are you happy with the Phillies investing so much money in Zack Wheeler? https://t.co/0uNnXSrOKv
⚾ Ace Zack Wheeler has agreed to a contract extension that pays him $42M a year to stay with @Phillies, source tells @NBCSPhilly. Get #breaking details on the new deal. https://t.co/gqz1UdaDjA
Our model projects Zack Wheeler to be worth $117.6M in field value from 2025-27, just a bit below his reported 3-year, $126M extension. For more on Wheeler, check out this piece by @jimmythalos from last week: https://t.co/sOOIQZLNfx
Phillies, RHP Zack Wheeler reportedly agree to extension through 2027, per multiple reports including https://t.co/Z3s2EpgF39's @Feinsand. https://t.co/CBqvWzaO6e
Phillies, RHP Zack Wheeler reportedly agree to extension through 2027, per multiple reports including https://t.co/Z3s2EpgF39's @Feinsand . https://t.co/2Nmc9mUrDO
Zack Wheeler extension: Phillies ace agrees to three-year, $126 million deal ahead of free agency, per report https://t.co/vJR1JQBNz3
The Phillies have reportedly locked up Zack Wheeler on a multi-year deal. 🔐 https://t.co/QcDAw9UEcJ https://t.co/WC8FjVcyHr
BREAKING: Zack Wheeler has earned his next payday, reportedly agreeing to a three-year contract extension with the Phillies on Monday. https://t.co/sbRGsgc8CA
Wheeler deal is record salary for an extension. Philly takes care of its players. Can see why players love it there. No options means no opt-outs also. @MattGelb 1st on terms https://t.co/KF4hgrrxwE
Zack Wheeler and the Phillies have agreed to an extension for a reported 3 years / $126M. https://t.co/r9RptDkGKv
Zack Wheeler’s contract extension with the #Phillies will be for three years and $126 million, beginning in 2025, a source confirmed. $42 million AAV will be the highest in franchise history and third highest ever for a pitcher behind Scherzer/Verlander ($43.3 million).
Phillies, Wheeler agree to multi-year extension https://t.co/8Dxea4HBWX
Wheeler deal with Phillies: $126M. 3 years. No options.
I guess the Phillies health and performance department, their coaches, all contributed and helped Wheeler parlay four elite seasons over the last four years into another $126 million dollars.
Zack Wheeler’s deal is three years, $126 million, source confirms reports. No options, etc.
Zack Wheeler is staying in Philly! The Phillies and their ace are in agreement on a contract extension worth $126 million across 3 years, per @Buster_ESPN https://t.co/rSuAwhXfW3
Zack Wheeler and the Phillies have agreed to a three-year, $126 million deal, a source tells @MattGelb. Wheeler’s annual salary will be the highest ever for a Phillies player and the fourth-highest annual average value ever for a starting pitcher. 🔗 https://t.co/2ic3idBT3S
Wheeler’s extension, which will be announced today, is for three years and $126 million, per source.
Zack Wheeler’s 3-year, $126 million extension is the highest annual salary for any contract extension ever.
Zack Wheeler and the Phillies have agreed a three-year deal that will pay him the fourth-highest annual average salary among starting pitchers in baseball history. The contract details @TheAthleticMLB: https://t.co/zoLhojGpnG
Friday notes headlined by Wheeler’s big payday looming. Phillies never were going to let him leave. Now extension is done. https://t.co/baw3BZT3Rr
Report: Phillies, Wheeler agree to multi-year extension https://t.co/rSWHeJVbRu
Zack Wheeler agrees to Phillies extension. Press conference today. @Buster_ESPN on it
Zack Wheeler extension: Phillies ace agrees to multi-year deal ahead of free agency, per report https://t.co/cIhi2VlP2e
Phillies, Zack Wheeler Agree To Extension https://t.co/BtbXPHNPN7 https://t.co/JbxC4XVfxD
Zack Wheeler is staying in Philly https://t.co/pDYIPhNoNi
Zack Wheeler and the Phillies have agreed to a contract extension, per source. @Buster_ESPN was on it.
Zack Wheeler and the Phillies have agreed to a multi-year extension. Wheeler would have been the No. 1 pitcher free agent next fall, but instead, he stays in Philly. By season’s end, he will also accumulate 10-5 rights, and with that the power to veto any trade. Announcement…