Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler signed a record-breaking three-year contract extension worth $126 million, making him the highest-paid player in the team's history. Wheeler, who has the most wins above replacement of any pitcher in the majors, wanted a short-term deal to retire at his peak. The extension, starting in 2025, will pay Wheeler an average salary of $42 million per year, making him the third-highest paid pitcher in MLB. Both Wheeler and the Phillies are thrilled about the agreement, with teammates expressing their excitement for having Wheeler locked in for three more years.
Zack Wheeler and the Best Pitcher Contract by @GinnySearle https://t.co/riobJLzvHv
.@ginnysearle put the Zack Wheeler extension (and his prior contract) in context and made the compelling case that the deal he's about to finish out might provide the best returns among $100+ million contracts for pitchers: https://t.co/QqMceaWzrj
Zack Wheeler acknowledges the pressure of living up to a record-breaking contract 😳 https://t.co/CMbRlYs7GD
Could we see Zack Wheeler get to 200 innings pitched in 2024? 🤔 ICYMI, listen to latest edition of Phillies Talk here: https://t.co/O4UtsTSXkf 🎧 https://t.co/JJm9lw9l9m
Zack Wheeler’s new contract is a big risk, financially and philosophically. The Phillies had to take it. https://t.co/WEUY6nv4Ox via @phillyinquirer
Dear AI, give me an image telling me just how well Zack Wheeler's contract has worked out for the Phillies. https://t.co/rTSSErZOFc
"I think this could put me over the top and hopefully get a Cy Young." Phillies ace Zack Wheeler incorporated a new pitch in his first start of the spring. https://t.co/fxYQ1epdyl
Phillies Stay Committed to Wheeler, Winning by @TimJacksonSays https://t.co/Ii9M0WqpDX
A day after Zack Wheeler signed a record breaking contract extension, the Phillies Talk crew, @CSeidmanNBCS & @swmckercher, are joined by @RAJr_20 to discuss the Wheeler extension, spring training negotiations and more: 🎧: https://t.co/hYTEiNjlTy 📺: https://t.co/IcYFoZKRWa
Zack Wheeler’s extension doesn’t kick in until next season, but it’s already worth looking ahead to how it affects the Phillies’ payroll situation. https://t.co/cFZlwYfUjQ
3 years/126M is huge considering he'll be ages 35-37 during it. Phillies basically lining up the prime years if you look at Harper. Sources: Phillies, Wheeler agree to historic deal https://t.co/dPig9gHvNG via @ESPN Fantasy App https://t.co/qlW1as0Xga
Zack Wheeler, 33, doesn't want to pitch until he's "old-old." The Phillies signed Wheeler to a historic contract extension Monday, but where exactly does it rank in MLB history? https://t.co/c5DjhUwWlG
Phillies Gamble Heavily On Star Ace Zack Wheeler, Give Him Biggest Extension For Pitcher Ever https://t.co/MhZQkXOaiH
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
Zack Wheeler is locked up, so what's next for the Phillies? A Bryce Harper contract extension? Blake Snell? Jordan Montgomery? What about acquiring stars in 2025 and beyond? Harper, John Middleton and Dave Dombrowski discuss. https://t.co/mCrHyP7mrU
"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’s Phillies teammates are ecstatic that their co-ace is locked in for three more years. “He got what he deserves," Bryce Harper said. Kyle Schwarber is happy to have Wheeler and Aaron Nola anchoring the staff. https://t.co/Z1WU5XSQwn
Zack Wheeler wanted fewer years in his new deal. What it means for him and the Phillies’ ‘championship window.’ https://t.co/R8ms3GTJrh
Zack Wheeler’s extension with Phillies is stinging Mets reminder https://t.co/8LgAPEqFFM https://t.co/jQdPuzJO1m
Is it surprising Zack Wheeler has become the ace-level pitcher he is today? @martinonyc, @HannahRKeyser and @Todd_Zeile on the former #Mets pitcher and if his extension should impact their interest in Jordan Montgomery? https://t.co/zoJZFHCfUS
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 ⬇️⬇️
Dave Dombrowski tackles the question of how Zack Wheeler's extension could affect future roster construction 😳 https://t.co/FHieaESyEt
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
"He's one of the best pitchers in baseball" 😎 Zack Wheeler and Dave Dombrowski react to Wheeler's record breaking extension. https://t.co/pEaD68HS8m
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
“Zack Wheeler is 33. This is the kind of contract you typically see a pitcher sign at 37 or 38. Zack Wheeler wanted this short term deal. He didn’t want to pitch until he was “old old.” “This probably his last contract. He wants to retire at his peak.” -@ScottLauber
Phillies sign Zack Wheeler to record-setting contract extension https://t.co/12L04Opjgx https://t.co/ZNC0lzp9Xm
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