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Zack Wheeler: “Things could change once our baby is born”

With less than three weeks remaining until Opening Day, the Phillies are still unsure if they will have their biggest offseason addition in the 2020 season.

According to The Athletic’s Matt Gelb, starting pitcher Zack Wheeler remains unclear about the status for the upcoming season after his first child is born.

Following today’s workout, Wheeler spoke to the collective media and mentioned that he did consider opting out of the season.

“We just have to see how things here at the field and at the stadium. I’m happy with what I see so far.