Phillies’ Zack Wheeler wins NL 2026 Comeback Player of the Year

Phillies’ Zack Wheeler wins NL 2026 Comeback Player of the Year appeared first on ClutchPoints . Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Zack Wheeler has earned a major award after a strong 2026 campaign . On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Phillies   right-handed pitcher was announced as the National League Comeback Player of the Year. Here are some of the reactions from the Phillies’ celebratory post on Wheeler’s win. “And should be a 2+ time Cy Young winner but only real ones know that,” a fan said . “That should be going next to his 2021 NL CY Young award,” a social media user on X shared . “WHEELS UP,” another one commented . “Bravo Zack!👏👏👏 Thank you for working so hard, we see you & appreciate you. Proud of you. Philly. Family. Brotherly Love. 🫶 GO PHILS!!!,” a different fan said . “wheels just keep on turning!” another comment read. Wheeler was rewarded for a big bounce back following a tough 2025 campaign. He was having a notable season in 2025 before he was ruled out for the remainder of the season, as he underwent surgery after being diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome . Before he was shut down that year, Wheeler had a 10-5 record and a 2.71 ERA to go along with a 0.935 WHIP and 5.1 bWAR through 24 starts. Wheeler finally got to see action for the Phillies again in April, when he was activated off the injury list. Through 28 starts last season, Wheeler, a three-time All-Star and a former Gold Glove winner, went 14-5 with a 3.00 ERA, 1.049 WHIP and a 150 ERA+. Wheeler joined the Phillies in 2019, signing a five-year, $118 million contract with Philadelphia after playing for several seasons with the New York Mets. He later signed a three-year, $126 million contract extension with the Phillies in 2024, Related: Phillies rumors: 2 stars available on trade market, but not Bryce Harper or Kyle Schwarber