The winner of this year’s National League Cy Young Award will be announced on Wednesday night. Zack Wheeler is a finalist, but he’s not expected to beat out the Braves’ Chris Sale for the award.
For Phillies fans, it’s frustrating to think that Wheeler, who has been one of the best starters in the league since signing with the Phillies in December 2019, may never win a Cy Young. But fans can also take comfort in knowing that Wheeler will get at least three more cracks at it while wearing a Phillies uniform.
The Phillies, with Wheeler scheduled to hit free agency after 2024, signed him to a three-year, $126 million contract in spring training.