The Phillies are seen as the "most potent bidders" for right-handed pitcher Zack Wheeler, according to ESPN's Buster Olney. Olney reports that Wheeler is expected to get a deal worth at least $100 million over five years.
Jon Heyman added to Olney's report.
Phillies are definitely a player in Zack Wheeler derby now. Reds, White Sox, others also in. All likely in at least at $100M/5. Question is how much over $100M it will go (6th year?). Yankees in touch but more focused on Cole/Strasburg. @Buster_ESPN 1st linked Philly/Wheeler
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 4, 2019Ken Rosenthal expects the Wheeler signing to happen as early as today.
"I expect this to go down any day now, maybe even today."-@Ken_Rosenthal on Zack Wheelerpic.twitter.com/FbL27CIDHm
— Joe Giglio (@JoeGiglioSports) December 4, 2019Wheeler, 29, was 11-8 with a 3.96 ERA with 195 strikeouts and 50 walks last season with the Mets. For his career, Wheeler has a 3.77 ERA. Over the last two seasons Wheeler has made 60 starts pitching over 377 innings.
The Reds and White Sox are also reportedly interested in Wheeler.
