PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 02: Manager Don Mattingly #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on from the bench against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning at Chase Field on September 02, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
That said, they were able to get into the MLB playoffs under new manager Don Mattingly.
Ultimately, the Phillies lost to the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series.
Philadelphia Phillies Will Pay 37-Year-Old Over $40 Million
GettyZack Wheeler #45 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on August 24, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.
Zack Wheeler (who will turn 37 in May) is still a productive pitcher.
He finished the 2026 season going 14-5 with a 3.00 ERA in 28 starts.
It’s also worth noting that Wheeler will be paid $42.5 million for the 2027 season (h/t Spotrac).
GettyZack Wheeler #45 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park on September 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
This will also be the final year of Wheeler’s contract.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
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Philadelphia Phillies Will Pay 37-Year-Old Over $40 Million Next Season
The Philadelphia Phillies are coming off a regular season that started slow.That said, they were able to get into the MLB playoffs under new manager Don Mattingly.Ultimately, the Phillies lost to the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series.Philadelphia Phillies Will Pay 37-Year-Old Over $40 MillionZack Wheeler (who will turn 37 in […]
Philadelphia Phillies Will Pay 37-Year-Old Over $40 Million Next Season