Zack Wheeler, the Philadelphia Phillies ace, has signed a three-year, $126 million contract extension that will cover the 2025-2027 seasons, with retirement planned after the 2027 campaign. Despite his teammates expressing doubts regarding his retirement if he remains healthy and performing well, Wheeler is committed to stepping away to focus on family. His impressive statistics, including leading pitchers in fWAR since 2018 and achieving notable ERAs, position him as a potential Hall of Fame candidate, raising questions about the Giants' decision that traded him to the Mets in 2011.
Wheeler aims to retire after the 2027 season at age 37, focusing on family despite potential Hall of Fame consideration due to his impressive performance.
With a career-leading fWAR among pitchers since 2018, Wheeler's consistent excellence keeps him in Cooperstown discussions as his tenure in MLB nears its end.
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