Does Zack Wheeler make the Phillies a contender?

The Philadelphia Phillies made their first spash in MLB free agency signing former Mets pitcher Zack Wheeler to a five-year, $118-million dollar deal.

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It isnt the mega-deal that Bryce Harper signed in 2019, but Wheeler is expected to bolster a struggling Phillies rotation.

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Wheeler had a solid 2019 season and has made 60 starts over the past two seasons, going 23-15 with a 3.65 ERA with 374 strikeouts in 377 innings.
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Ducis Rodgers breaks down the addition from all angles, including how it may tip the scales in Philly's favor next season.

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