US EditionZack Wheeler Plans to Retire After 2027 MLB Season: Is Phillies Ace Headed for Hall of Fame?
- Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler has confirmed he will retire once his current $126 million deal concludes following the 2027 season.
- Wheeler confirmed his intention to retire as planned, emphasizing that maintaining a high level of performance won't influence his decision to step away from pitching.
- Joining Philadelphia in 2020, Wheeler has established himself as a consistently dominant ace, ranking among the top six in Cy Young voting on multiple occasions while leading the league in innings pitched and strikeout percentage.
- Wheeler's career stats include a 109-72 record, 3.31 ERA, 1,726 strikeouts over 1,660 innings, and strong postseason numbers with a 2.18 ERA and 0.72 WHIP in 12 appearances.
- Wheeler's impending retirement sets a fixed window for the Phillies' title ambitions and raises questions about his Hall of Fame case, which hinges on sustaining performance and health through 2027.
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Zack Wheeler Plans to Retire When Phillies Contract Expires After 2027 MLB Season
Zack Wheeler remains one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball, but he doesn't plan to remain in the game once his current contract with the Philadelphia Phillies expires after the 2027 season.
Phillies’ Ace Sends Strong Message About His Future
The Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler is pitching like a man with nothing left to prove—and if you ask him, that’s precisely the point.Despite being in the midst of another Cy Young-caliber season, the 35-year-old Phillies ace told The Athletic he plans to retire when his current contract expires in 2027. The reason? More time with his four children. The tone? Unshakably serious.“Doesn’t matter. No,” Wheeler said when asked if …
Phillies’ Zack Wheeler sets clear retirement date — and it’s coming soon
The torture for Mets fans of lamenting what could’ve been with Zack Wheeler will end no later than 2027. The former Met turned rival with the Phillies plans to retire when his contract is up after 2 ½ more seasons, he told The Athletic. The reason is simply to spend more time with his four children.
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