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<p>PHILADELPHIA (AP) &#8212; Two people familiar with the deal say the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Zack Wheeler have agreed on a five-year, $118 million contract.</p><p>Both people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because they weren&#8217;t authorized to announce the signing.</p><p>The 29-year-old Wheeler stays in the NL East after spending his first seven seasons with the New York Mets. He was 11-8 with a 3.96 ERA last season after going 12-7 with a 3.31 ERA in 2018. Wheeler missed the entire 2015-2016 seasons following Tommy John surgery.</p><p>He&#8217;ll join a rotation led by Aaron Nola that also includes Jake Arrieta. The Phillies are still likely pursuing another starter to go with Zach Eflin, Vince Velasquez and Nick Pivetta.</p><p>Wheeler is 44-38 with a 3.77 ERA in 126 career starts. He has 726 strikeouts in 749 1/3 innings.</p><style>
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AP Sources: Phillies agree to 5-year deal with Zach Wheeler