Zack Wheeler

Wheeler's numbers declined from his breakout 2018 season but, overall, there were plenty of gains. He upped his strikeout rate and velocity, cut his walk rate, and set a career high in innings. Now with the Phillies, he'll see a downgrade in park, but because he's been able to avoid home runs over the last two seasons, the move should not have too much of an impact. Wheeler probably won't develop into a fantasy ace, but he's, at worst, a strong third fantasy starter.

Zack Wheeler agrees to deal with Philadelphia Phillies

Free-agent starting pitcher Zack Wheeler has agreed to a deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, according to a report from The Athletic's Marc Carig. MLB insider Jeff Passan adds that the deal is for worth more than $100 million over five years.

Fantasy Impact

Wheeler was considered one of the top arms on the free-agent market coming into the offseason behind only Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg, both of whom are expected to receive even bigger contracts than the one Wheeler just signed. It was reported earlier today that the Phillies were hot in pursuit of Wheeler along with at least a handful of other teams, and now he will switch NL East teams after striking out 195 batters with a 3.96 ERA over 195 1/3 innings in 2019.