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Prior to signing with Philadelphia this offseason, Zack Wheeler spent the first five years of his career in the Big Apple. He was stellar there when healthy. Wheeler, 29, has been plagued by injuries and inconsistency in his career. Despite this, he possesses elite stuff — his 97-mph average velocity was fourth-best in the majors in 2019. The Phillies view Wheeler as a guy with little mileage, and ready to break out. Thus, Zack signed a five-year, $118 million deal with the righty in December.
When in the City…
Almost any Mets’ fan knows the story of Wheeler.