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The Phillies have signed former Mets pitcher Zack Wheeler to 5-year deal, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Confirming @MarcCarig Phillies get Zack Wheeler. Five years just under 120mill — Jim Salisbury (@JSalisburyNBCS) December 4, 2019
Wheeler, 29, has been plagued by injuries and inconsistency in his career, but he possess elite stuff - his 97-mph average velocity was fourth-best in the majors in 2019 - and is seen as a pitcher ready to blossom into a major difference-maker.
More coming on the impact Wheeler will have on the Phillies.
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