Sources - Zack Wheeler joins Phillies on five-year deal worth $118 million

Zack Wheeler bet on himself this season.  He said he wanted to test the free agent waters and now he is getting paid.

He accepted a deal with the division rival Philadelphia Phillies.  His deal is for 5 years and pay him $118 million.  This was a blockbuster deal for the righty who dealt with injuries for a good part of his career.

Over the past two seasons, Wheeler showed the potential he had.  He turned himself into a top 10 pitcher in baseball, offering the Phils incentive to pay up for him.

He said there was a deal on the table for more money but he took the offer since his wife is from the east coast.

This move helps the shore up a Phillies starting staff that was a bit weak last season.

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