Zack Wheeler's five-year, $118 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies will expire after this season.

As pitchers and catchers reported to camp on Wednesday, Wheeler said it's possible a long-term deal could happen before the regular season.

"Yeah, I think they've talked," Wheeler said of negotiations between his agent and the organization. "I know they are chatting. I think it could happen any time, honestly."

Wheeler, 33, said he doesn't have an exact dollar figure in mind. The Phillies signed Nola to a $172 million, seven -year contract in November after he tested free agency.

"I want to be paid on how I've done, what they expect out of me," said Wheeler, who will earn $23.6 million this season. "It's not all about the money to me. I took less to come here and be in a good spot, be happy. I do want what I feel like I've earned."