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| Jun 30 2025 | Wheeler (8-3) earned the win in Monday's game against San Diego, allowing six hits and no walks over eight scoreless innings. He struck out 10. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander notched his third double-digit K performance of the season -- his first since April 18 vs. Miami -- as he generated an impressive 19 whiffs out of his 107 total pitches. Wheeler scattered five singles and yielded just one extra-base hit -- a Xander Bogaerts double in second. With this effort, Wheeler wrapped a masterful month, pitching to a 0.87 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 42:7 K:BB in 31 June innings. The 35-year-old currently lines up to make his first July start against the Reds at home this weekend. |
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| Jun 25 2025 | Wheeler (7-3) took the loss against Houston on Wednesday, allowing one run on four hits and three walks while striking out eight batters over six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite walking three batters for the second straight game, Wheeler weas very good Wednesday, holding the Astros to a first-inning run and notching eight punchouts. However, Philadelphia was unable to put any runs on the board, sending Wheeler to his third loss of the campaign. The right-hander did manage to log his fourth straight start allowing one or zero earned runs, and he's posted an excellent 32:7 K:BB over 23 innings during that span. Wheeler's next scheduled start is tentatively slated to be at home against San Diego. |
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| Jun 20 2025 | Wheeler didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Mets, giving up no runs on four hits and three walks in five innings. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 35-year-old right-hander overwhelmed the Mets at times, generating a staggering 21 whiffs during his fourth scoreless start of the season. Wheeler has fanned at least six in all but one of his 15 outings this year, and he's yet to fire fewer than five frames in any of his appearances. Wheeler will bring an outstanding 2.61 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 118:22 K:BB over 93 innings into his next scheduled start against the Astros, who entered Friday leading MLB in batting average (.272) since May 7. |
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| Jun 15 2025 | Wheeler (7-2) struck out nine and allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and no walks en route to claiming a win Sunday in the Phillies' 11-4 victory over the Blue Jays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Matt Gelb of The Athletic broke some news on Wheeler earlier in the weekend, publishing a feature article in which the right-hander confirmed that he intends to retire when his three-year, $126 million contract extension expires at the end of the 2027 season. While the report may have some minor implications on Wheeler's outlook in dynasty formats, the 35-year-old's value in redraft leagues is unaffected. Wheeler has maintained his status as one of baseball's top aces thus far in 2025, with his sterling ratios, strong health in recent seasons and excellent team context having made him a reliable frontline pitcher for fantasy managers who selected him on draft day. He navigated a tough two-start week with aplomb, limiting potent Cubs and Blue Jays offenses to a combined three runs (two earned) on seven hits and one walk while striking out 16 batters over 12 innings. |
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| Jun 9 2025 | Wheeler didn't factor into the decision Monday against the Cubs after giving up one run on three hits and one walk in six innings. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After allowing a season-high six runs in his last start, Wheeler returned to form with a whopping 17 whiffs against a tough Cubs lineup. Monday represented his eighth quality start in his last nine outings and his 10th such effort this year, and the All-Star right-hander has now fanned at least seven on 10 occasions in 2025. Wheeler boasts a 2.85 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 101:19 K:BB over 82 innings, and he's currently lined up to face the Blue Jays at home this weekend. |
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| Jun 8 2025 | Wheeler (personal) is scheduled to come off the paternity list to start Monday against the Cubs, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler's last start came versus Atlanta on May 29, when he surrendered six earned runs across 5.1 frames in his worst outing of the season. The right-hander has stepped away from the team for most of the past week to be with his growing family, but he's set to rejoin the rotation for Monday's series finale versus Chicago. |
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| Jun 5 2025 | The Phillies expect Wheeler (personal) to make his return to the rotation next week, likely during the team's three-game home series versus the Cubs that begins Monday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler was initially lined up to make his 13th start of the season this past Tuesday in Toronto, but he was excused from making the trip to Canada due the forthcoming birth of his child. The Phillies officially placed Wheeler on the paternity list Wednesday, and though he'll have to be activated Saturday after missing the maximum three games, the right-hander won't be asked to pitch during this weekend's series in Pittsburgh. To accommodate for Wheeler's absence from the pitching schedule, the Phillies will go with a bullpen game Friday, while Ranger Suarez and Cristopher Sanchez start the final two contests of the series versus the Pirates. |
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| Jun 4 2025 | The Phillies placed Wheeler (personal) on the paternity list Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler didn't travel to Toronto for the three-game series versus the Blue Jays this week while awaiting the birth of his child, but the Phillies waited until Wednesday before officially deactivating him. In a corresponding move, the Phillies recalled right-hander Mick Abel from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, and he'll start Wednesday's game. Per MLB rules, Wheeler will have to miss between one and three games while on the paternity list, so the expectation is that he'll be activated to make a start at some point during this weekend's series in Pittsburgh. |
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| Jun 2 2025 | Wheeler won't make a start for the Phillies during their three-game trip in Toronto to begin the week and is expected to remain in Philadelphia while he awaits the birth of his child, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Philadelphia had previously confirmed Wheeler as its starter for Tuesday's series opener, but with his wife expected to give birth any day now, he'll be away from the team while he welcomes a new child into the world. The Phillies will go with Cristopher Sanchez, Mick Abel and Jesus Luzardo as their three starters in Toronto, but Wheeler could meet back up with the team in Pittsburgh and take the hill as soon as Friday's series opener versus the Pirates. |
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| May 29 2025 | Wheeler (6-2) took the loss Thursday in the second game of a doubleheader with Atlanta. He allowed six runs on four hits and four walks while striking out six over 5.1 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a tough night for Wheeler, who gave up season-highs in runs and walks while failing to make it through six innings for just the second time in 12 starts this year (both coming against Atlanta). The 35-year-old Wheeler's ERA now sits at 2.96 with a 0.92 WHIP and 94:18 K:BB across 76 innings. He'll look to bounce back in his next outing, currently scheduled for next week in Toronto. |
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| May 28 2025 | Wheeler won't start as scheduled Wednesday against Atlanta since the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The contest will be made up via a split doubleheader Thursday, with Wheeler set to take the ball for Game 2, per Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The veteran right-hander hasn't given up a run in his past three starts and has a 2.42 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 88:14 K:BB across 70.2 innings this year. |
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| May 23 2025 | Wheeler (6-1) allowed three hits and two walks while striking out eight over 6.2 scoreless innings to earn the win Friday over the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler hasn't given up a run over his last three starts, surrendering just nine hits and five walks while adding 22 strikeouts across 19.2 innings in that span. He's also won four straight starts while allowing no more than two runs in any of his last seven outings. Wheeler is now at a 2.42 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 88:14 K:BB across 70.2 innings over 11 starts this season. He's been one of the most reliable pitchers in the majors this year, and his next start is projected to be at home versus Atlanta. |
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| May 17 2025 | Wheeler (5-1) earned the win against the Pirates on Saturday, allowing three hits and one walk while striking out six over six scoreless innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler generated 13 swinging strikes on 97 pitches and departed with a 5-0 lead. The veteran hurler has now logged 16 consecutive scoreless frames and has recorded a quality start in each of his past six outings. He'll carry a 2.67 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 80:12 K:BB across 64 innings into a road matchup with the Athletics next weekend. |
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| May 11 2025 | Wheeler (4-1) allowed three hits and two walks while striking out eight over seven shutout innings to earn the win over the Guardians on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler kept runs off the board for the first time in nine starts this season. It's also the fifth time he's allowed five or fewer baserunners, and he earned his seventh quality start. Wheeler has been in nearly peak form with a 2.95 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 74:11 K:BB across 58 innings this season. He's got a favorable matchup ahead, as he's projected to start at home versus the Pirates in his next outing. |
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| May 6 2025 | Wheeler (3-1) allowed two runs on four hits over seven innings Tuesday, striking out nine and earning a win against the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler was impressive as usual Tuesday. He threw three shutout frames before Yandy Diaz tagged him with a two-run shot in the fourth inning. Wheeler turned in his fourth consecutive quality start and has produced six in eight outings this season. He forced 16 whiffs on 84 pitches, including nine with his fastball. Wheeler dropped his ERA to 3.35 with a terrific 66:9 K:BB across 51 innings. He's currently in line to start in Cleveland this weekend. |
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| Apr 18 2025 | Wheeler (2-1) earned the win against the Marlins on Friday, allowing two runs on five hits while striking out 13 in seven innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler needed only 96 pitches (of which 69 were strikes) to make it through seven innings while generating 20 whiffs. The only blemish to his night came in the sixth inning, when he gave up a two-run homer to Eric Wagaman, but Wheeler rebounded in the seventh frame by striking out the side. It was the second time Wheeler has fanned 10 batters or more in game this season, and his 13 strikeouts were the second-most of his major-league career. He leads the National League with 41 strikeouts and is second in the majors behind Cole Ragans (42). Wheeler is lined up to face the Mets at Citi Field next week, where he'll look to earn a second-straight win. |
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| Apr 14 2025 | Wheeler (1-1) allowed four runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out three in six innings in a loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler blanked the Cardinals through three frames, but Willson Contreras was able to open up the scoring with a two-run blast in the fourth. The Cardinals tacked on two more in the sixth with three doubles in the inning. After a hot start to the year, Wheeler has allowed nine runs over his last two starts. His three strikeouts were the fewest in a start since he had two May 12 last year. Sunday was also the first time Wheeler has gone consecutive outings without a quality start since June 25 and July 1 in 2023. The 35-year-old righty is lined up for an excellent bounce back opportunity at home against the Marlins this week. |
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| Apr 8 2025 | Wheeler didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's loss to Atlanta. He gave up five runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out seven across 5.1 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler fell behind when he gave up a three-run homer to Sean Murphy in the second inning. Wheeler was able to settle in and fanned five batters over the next three scoreless frames before being tagged for two more runs in the sixth inning. He allowed five hits over his first two starts, but he gave up eight hits Tuesday and was unable to escape the sixth inning despite tossing 104 pitches (71 strikes). Wheeler has started the season with a 3.44 ERA and 0.98 WHIP and leads the National League with 25 strikeouts. He's slated to face the Cardinals on the road in the series finale Sunday, when he'll look to register his second win of 2025. |
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| Apr 2 2025 | Wheeler (1-0) earned the win over Colorado on Wednesday, allowing one run on three hits and no walks while striking out 10 batters over seven innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler racked up an outstanding 25 whiffs in the outing, the most swings-and-misses he has ever tallied in an MLB game. He held Colorado scoreless until the seventh inning, when Hunter Goodman tagged him for a solo homer that accounted for the Rockies' only run of the contest. Wheeler is off to a fantastic beginning to 2025, allowing just two runs over 13 frames while posting an 18:2 K:BB across two starts. He finished second in NL Cy Young Award voting two of the past four years and could be a contender for the honor again this season given how he's kicked off the campaign. |
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| Mar 27 2025 | Wheeler didn't factor into the decision after giving up one run on two hits and two walks in six innings during Thursday's game against the Nationals. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Wheeler certainly pitched well enough to deserve a win Thursday, the Phillies struggled to break through offensively until the later stages, and he was outdueled by MacKenzie Gore's six one-hit innings and 13 strikeouts. Keibert Ruiz took Wheeler deep in the fifth frame, which ended up being the main blemish to Wheeler's stat line. The star right-hander has a favorable matchup on tap against the Rockies at home slated for Wednesday. |
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| Mar 17 2025 | Manager Rob Thomson announced Monday that Wheeler will receive the start for the Phillies' March 27 season opener versus the Nationals in Washington, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will square off against MacKenzie Gore, who was named the Nationals' Opening Day starter earlier Monday. Wheeler was an obvious choice after another stellar showing in 2024 in which he collected a 2.57 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 224:52 K:BB across an even 200 innings during the regular season. |
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| Mar 4 2025 | Wheeler threw two innings during Tuesday's Grapefruit League start against the Yankees, allowing six runs (five earned) on eight hits with two strikeouts. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler wasn't at his best while taking the loss, and he now holds an 11.25 ERA and 2.25 WHIP with six punchouts over two starts during spring training. Although fantasy managers would like to see Wheeler sharpen things up ahead of the regular season, the star right-hander has proven to be a model of consistency throughout his Phillies career and shapes up as one of the safer pitching options in the early rounds of drafts. Wheeler has made at least 26 starts in each of the past four seasons, and he led the National League with a 0.95 WHIP a year ago. |
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| Oct 9 2024 | Wheeler is not available in relief Wednesday for Game 4 of the NLDS against the Mets, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Phillies are facing elimination and Wheeler would be on three days' rest. He would pitch Wednesday only in an emergency situation after throwing 111 pitches in Game 1. Wheeler would take the ball Friday if the Phillies are able to force a Game 5. |
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| Sep 28 2024 | Wheeler did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Nationals, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks with 11 strikeouts over 6.1 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler was his usual dominant self other than surrendering a two-run homer in the sixth inning, but the Phillies' offense didn't score a run until the eighth. The NL Cy Young candidate finished the regular season strong, yielding only 15 earned runs over 11 consecutive quality starts. He'll finish the year with a 2.57 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 224:52 K:BB while compiling 200 innings for the first time in his career. |
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| Sep 23 2024 | Wheeler (16-7) took the loss Sunday against the Mets, allowing two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out eight over seven innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler gave up an early run in the second inning and kept the Phillies in it until Brandon Nimmo led off the sixth with a solo home run to put the Mets ahead 2-1, which wound up being the final score. Sunday was only Wheeler's second loss since the beginning of August, and he's now reeled off 10 straight quality starts. Wheeler sits third in baseball in wins, ERA (2.56) and WHIP (0.96), and he's fourth in innings pitched (193.2) and fifth in strikeouts (213). He lines up for a matchup with the Nationals in his final start of the regular season. |
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| Sep 18 2024 | Wheeler (16-6) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing one run on four hits over seven innings in a 5-1 victory over the Brewers. He struck out six without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander bolstered his Cy Young case with his fourth straight win and ninth straight quality start, helping the Phillies close in on an NL East title. Wheeler has a dazzling 1.71 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 66:9 K:BB through 58 innings since the beginning of August, and he leads the NL in WHIP on the season (0.95) while sitting second to Atlanta's Chris Sale in ERA (2.56, versus Sale's 2.35). Wheeler will look to keep dealing in his next outing, which lines up to come on the road this weekend against the Mets. |
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| Sep 12 2024 | Wheeler (15-6) picked up the win Wednesday, giving up two runs on four hits and three walks over six innings in a 3-2 victory over the Rays. He struck out nine. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander delivered his eighth straight quality start on 103 pitches (69 strikes), a stretch in which he's gone 5-1 with a 1.76 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 60:9 K:BB through 51 innings. With the Phillies closing in on clinching the NL East title, they could be tempted to give their ace some extra rest ahead of the playoffs, but his current form doesn't suggest he needs it. Wheeler lines up to make his next start on the road early next week in Milwaukee. |
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| Sep 7 2024 | Wheeler (14-6) allowed a run on two hits and a walk over six innings Friday, striking out seven and earning a win over the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Phillies gave Wheeler a 3-0 lead before he took the mound and went up 14-1 by the time he left the game. He fired 56 of 84 pitches for strikes, including 15 whiffs, and gave up his lone run in the fourth inning on an Otto Lopez double. Wheeler is 4-1 with a stellar 1.60 ERA and 51:6 K:BB through seven starts since the beginning of August. His season ERA is down to 2.59 alongside a 190:46 K:BB over 173.2 frames. Wheeler is lined up for a home matchup against the Rays next week. |
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| Aug 31 2024 | Wheeler (13-6) allowed four hits and struck out seven without walking a batter over seven shutout innings to earn the win over Atlanta on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler twirled a gem for his 100th career win, and he rattled off his sixth straight quality start in the process. He finally had a month where he avoided a poor start -- over six outings in August, Wheeler posted a 1.62 ERA and 44:5 K:BB over 39 innings, though he was unfortunate to go 3-1 in that span. Through 27 starts this year, Wheeler has a 2.63 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 183:45 K:BB over 167.2 innings, numbers that should have him firmly in the NL Cy Young discussion. He's projected for a favorable start at Miami his next time out. |
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| Aug 27 2024 | Wheeler came away with a no-decision in Monday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Astros, giving up two runs on six hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran righty fired 64 of 97 pitches for strikes in his NL-leading 20th quality start of the season, tying him with Seattle's Logan Gilbert for the major-league lead. Wheeler has produced a quality start in all five of his trips to the mound in August, posting a 1.97 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 37:5 K:BB through 32 innings on the month. He'll look to keep bolstering his Cy Young credentials in his next outing, which is scheduled to come at home this weekend against Atlanta. |
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| Aug 20 2024 | Wheeler (12-6) took the loss Tuesday against Atlanta, allowing two runs on six hits over six innings. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler pitched well Tuesday, allowing just one run through five innings before Marcell Ozuna put Atlanta ahead with a solo home run in the sixth, which proved to be enough to stick Wheller with the loss. The 34-year-old right-hander hasn't allowed more than two runs in any of his last four starts (26 innings). Wheeler's ERA now sits at 2.73 this season with a 0.98 WHIP and 170:43 K:BB across 154.2 innings. |
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| Aug 16 2024 | Wheeler (12-5) picked up the win over the Nationals on Thursday, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits over six innings while striking out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler surrendered just one hit over the first four innings before coughing a solo homer to Keibert Ruiz with one out in the fifth. He would then struggle a bit in the sixth inning as well, allowing the first two batters to reach -- the second on a hit-by-pitch -- before an unearned run would come home for Washington. The right-hander was able to hang on for his 12th win of the campaign while also logging his third consecutive quality start. Wheeler has allowed two or fewer runs in all three of his outings to open the month of August, going 2-0 over that stretch while posting a 23:3 K:BB. |
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| Aug 9 2024 | Wheeler did not factor into the decision in Friday's 3-2 loss to Arizona, yielding two runs on seven hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Out of the seven hits the veteran right-hander allowed, only one went for extra bases -- a 393-foot solo homer by Joc Pederson in the third. With this 100-pitch outing, Wheeler collected his 17th quality start of the season and posted his sixth consecutive start with six or more punchouts. Over those six appearances, he has pitched to a 2.92 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 44:12 K:BB across 37 innings, even despite suffering a seven-run outing July 29 against the Yankees. The 34-year-old lines up to make his next start against the Nationals at home next week. |
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| Aug 5 2024 | Wheeler (11-5) got the win Sunday against the Mariners, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out nine over eight scoreless innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler was engaged in a pitcher's duel with Logan Gilbert for the first six innings before the Phillies eventually opened up the game with five runs in the eighth. Sunday was Wheeler's sixth scoreless outing of the year, as he only allowed a first inning double by Cal Raleigh and a base hit from Victor Robles in the third. He went on to finish the day by retiring the final 15 hitters he faced. Wheeler managed to not issue multiple walks for the first time since June 22 and his nine strikeouts were his most since he had nine against the Giants on May 28. The 34-year-old further strengthened his NL Cy Young case and now owns a 2.77 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 148:41 K:BB in 136.2 innings. He lines up to face the Diamondbacks on the road in his next start. |
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| Jul 29 2024 | Wheeler (10-5) took the loss against the Yankees on Monday, allowing seven runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out six batters over five innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler fell behind early, giving up three runs on a trio of solo homers over the first two frames. He got through the following two innings without additional damage but then collapsed in the fifth, surrendering four runs on four hits, including a double and a triple. The seven runs were the second-most Wheeler has given up this season, as were the three long balls. He took his first loss since June 16 versus Baltimore, which was also the game in which he gave up season highs with eight runs and four homers. |
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| Jul 24 2024 | Wheeler didn't factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing three hits and two walks with seven strikeouts across seven scoreless innings against Minnesota. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler was removed from his July 9 start with back spasms and missed a turn in the rotation due to the issue. He took the mound Tuesday for the first time since and didn't skip a beat. Wheeler struck out seven batters for a third consecutive start and garnered his 15th quality start of the year. The 34-year-old has a 2.55 ERA and 0.98 WHIP to pair with a 133:37 K:BB across 123.3 innings this season. He lines up to face the Yankees early next week. |
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| Jul 21 2024 | Wheeler (back) is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Twins at Target Field. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Just as manager Rob Thomson had suggested would be the case heading into the All-Star break, Wheeler won't have to miss another turn through the rotation and will get the ball for the Phillies' fifth game of the second half. Wheeler was unable to make a start last weekend against the Athletics while he contended with back spasms, but after getting extended rest over the All-Star break, he looks to be healthy again. The right-hander has met expectations for fantasy managers who invested an early-round pick, as he'll head into Tuesday's outing with a 10-4 record, 2.70 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 126 strikeouts in 116.2 innings over 19 starts. |
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| Jul 14 2024 | Wheeler (back) played catch in the outfield Sunday and is expected to make his next start for the Phillies on July 22 or 23 versus the Twins in Minnesota, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A bout with back spasms caused Wheeler to miss out on a start in the Phillies' final game before the All-Star break Sunday versus the Athletics, and it'll also prevent from making his second appearance in the Midsummer Classic on Tuesday. However, the back issue wasn't significant enough to force Wheeler to the IL, and if he continues to remain free of setbacks in his throwing sessions over the next week, he should be ready to take the hill July 22 or 23 without any restrictions. With a 10-4 record, 2.70 ERA and 0.99 WHIP through 116.2 innings over his 16 outings on the season, Wheeler had been a leading candidate to start for the National League in the All-Star Game, but those duties will now fall to Pirates rookie phenom Paul Skenes. |
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| Jul 11 2024 | Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Thursday that Wheeler (back) won't make his scheduled start Sunday against the Athletics, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old had an MRI on his back come back negative after he experienced lower-back tightness during Tuesday's start, but Philadelphia will play it safe and skip the right-hander for his final outing before the All-Star break. Wheeler is expected to be ready to go to begin the second half, though it's unclear whether he'll be tabbed to start during the opening series in Pittsburgh next weekend or if he'll work at the back end of the rotation. |
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| Jul 10 2024 | Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Wednesday that Wheeler (back) isn't certain to make his next start Sunday against the Athletics, though an MRI on the right-hander's back revealed no structural damage, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. "We're going to be very cautious with him... We'll know [Thursday]," Thomson said, when asked about Wheeler's status for Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler was pulled after five innings in his start during Tuesday's 10-1 win over the Dodgers due to left lower-back tightness. Though Thomson admitted that Wheeler is still feeling sore, the 34-year-old looks to have avoided a significant injury. Even so, with the All-Star break looming, the Phillies could have Wheeler skip his next turn so that he can benefit from some extended time to heal up from the back issue. The team should provide more clarity on its plans for Wheeler after reassessing his condition Thursday. |
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| Jul 9 2024 | Wheeler was removed from his start Tuesday against the Dodgers due to left lower-back tightness, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler was able to get through five innings in 76 pitches before leaving Tuesday's contest, allowing one run on three hits and two walks while striking out seven batters. He said after the game that he's not too concerned about his back but noted the tightness is something he's dealt with recently, so the Phillies will certainly keep a close eye on it leading up to the righty's next start -- tentatively scheduled for Sunday. |
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| Jul 3 2024 | Wheeler allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings in a no-decision versus the Cubs on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler has posted quality starts in eight of his last nine outings, the lone exception being an eight-run disaster at Baltimore on June 16. The right-hander left Wednesday's game with a lead, but Matt Strahm couldn't maintain it, though the Phillies went on to win 5-3 anyway. Wheeler is now at a 2.74 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 119:33 K:BB through 111.2 innings over 18 starts this season. He's projected for a tough home start versus the Dodgers in his next outing. |
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| Jun 27 2024 | Wheeler allowed two runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five batters over 6.2 innings in a no-decision against Miami on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler cruised through six scoreless frames before running into trouble in the seventh. In that inning, he retired the first two batters he faced before allowing back-to-back singles. The right-hander was then given the hook, and both runners came around to score following his departure. Wheeler nonetheless managed a quality start -- his seventh over his past eight outings. He's tied for first in the league with 13 quality starts on the season and has registered a 2.73 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 112:31 K:BB over 105.2 innings. |
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| Jun 23 2024 | Wheeler (9-4) picked up the win in Saturday's 12-1 rout of the Diamondbacks, allowing one run on two hits over seven innings. He struck out eight without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander was dominant, generating 31 called or swinging strikes among his 97 pitches as he racked up his sixth quality start in his last seven trips to the mound. Wheeler is 5-1 over that stretch with a 2.96 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 42:13 K:BB through 45.2 innings, and he'll look to stay locked in for his next outing, which is scheduled to come at home next week against the Marlins. |
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| Jun 16 2024 | Wheeler (8-4) suffered the loss Sunday, allowing eight runs on nine hits and two walks over 4.1 innings against the Orioles. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a long day for Wheeler, who allowed four homers after having previously allowed only six long balls over his first 14 starts this season. The eight earned runs allowed matched a career high for Wheeler, who hadn't given up that many in a start since 2018. Sunday's poor effort raised his ERA from 2.16 to 2.84. Wheeler had won his previous eight decisions prior to Sunday's loss, which dropped him to 8-4 on the season. He'll look to get back on track during his next start, currently slated to take place next weekend when the Diamondbacks come to Philly for a rematch of last season's NLCS. |
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| Jun 12 2024 | Wheeler (8-3) picked up the win in Tuesday's 4-1 victory over the Red Sox, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over seven innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Two of the hits came on the first two batters he faced as Boston pushed across a run in the bottom of the first inning, but Wheeler shut the opposition down the rest of the way. The right-hander exited after 88 pitches (59 strikes) with his fifth straight quality start and 11th of the season, putting him in a tie for the major-league lead with four other pitchers. Wheeler will take a 2.16 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 95:27 K:BB through 87.2 innings into his next outing, which lines up to come on the road this weekend in Baltimore. |
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| Jun 3 2024 | Wheeler (7-3) earned the win Monday against Milwaukee, allowing one earned run on five hits and three walks over seven innings. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler nearly pitched seven shutout innings, but he surrendered a solo home run to former teammate Rhys Hoskins with two outs in the seventh inning. Wheeler turned in his fourth consecutive quality start Monday, bringing his season total to 10. Wheeler has pitched to a 2.23 ERA and 0.97 WHIP with 91 strikeouts in 80.2 innings this season, all of which rank top 10 in the league. He will look to keep rolling in his next start, tentatively scheduled for next Tuesday in Boston. |
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| May 29 2024 | Wheeler did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's loss to the Giants, throwing six scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and two walks. He struck out nine. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler's excellent start got wasted after the Phillies were shut out in Tuesday's loss. The Giants scattered just two hits against him, and his most dominant inning came in the third when he struck out the side. Tuesday was Wheeler's third start this season tossing a shutout while allowing two or fewer hits and striking out at least eight. He now has nine quality starts in 12 tries and will carry a 2.32 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 85:23 K:BB (73.2 innings) into a projected outing against the Brewers to begin next week. |
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| May 23 2024 | Wheeler (6-3) earned the win Thursday over the Rangers, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Adolis Garcia led off the second inning with a home run, Wheeler held the Rangers off the board until Ezequiel Duran's two-out RBI single in the seventh. It's the sixth win in Wheeler's last seven starts -- he's pitched at least seven innings in back-to-back outings and three of his last four. His ERA sits at 2.53 on the season with a 0.98 WHIP and 76:21 K:BB in 67.2 innings. Wheeler's currently lined up for a road matchup with the Giants in his next start. |
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| May 17 2024 | Wheeler (5-3) earned the win Friday against the Nationals, allowing two runs on three hits and three walks over 7.1 innings. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was an encouraging return to form for Wheeler, after he was tagged for six runs in four innings in his last start against Miami. Before that outing, Wheeler had allowed just one earned run over four starts (25.1 innings). He's now won five of his last six starts while lowering his ERA to 2.52 with a 0.97 WHIP and 71:19 K:BB over 60.2 innings this season. Wheeler is currently in line for a home matchup with the Rangers in his next outing. |
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| May 12 2024 | Wheeler pitched four innings, allowing six runs on six hits and three walks while striking out two batters in Sunday's 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Marlins. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler didn't have his best stuff Sunday, matching a season-high six hits given up while the two strikeouts were a season low. Most notably, the right-hander gave up a three-run homer to Josh Bell in the bottom of the third inning, which was only the fourth long ball surrendered by Wheeler in 2024. The 33-year-old still owns an impressive 2.53 ERA and 0.99 WHIP with 65 strikeouts over 53.1 innings in nine starts this season, and his next projected outing is set to come Friday at home versus the Nationals. |
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| May 6 2024 | Wheeler (4-3) earned the win Monday against San Francisco, allowing one unearned run on four hits and one walk with 11 strikeouts over seven innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler didn't allow an earned run for the third time in his last four starts as he shut down the Giants with a season-high 11 strikeouts. After seeing his ERA rise above 3.00 a season ago for the first time since 2019, Wheeler has cruised to a 1.64 ERA across 49.1 innings this season and is tied for the league lead in strikeouts with 63. He'll look to extend his win streak to five next time out, with a tentative matchup with the Marlins on the docket for Sunday. |
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| May 1 2024 | Wheeler (3-3) picked up the win Wednesday against the Angels, allowing one run on five hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Wheeler wasn't able to extend his streak of one-hit starts, he delivered another excellent outing. His lone blemish came in the second inning when Ehire Adrianza swatted a two-out solo homer. Wheeler has been one of the best arms in baseball lately, having surrendered one run on seven hits with 22 strikeouts in 18.1 innings across his last three starts. He'll look to keep the ball rolling in a tentative matchup with the Blue Jays next Wednesday. |
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| Apr 25 2024 | Wheeler (2-3) earned the win Thursday against the Reds, allowing one hit and four walks over six scoreless innings. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler's allowed just one hit in consecutive starts, as he's held opponents scoreless in 13.1 consecutive innings, posting 16 strikeouts in that span. The 33-year-old right-hander has arguably been the top fantasy starting option early in the season -- he lowered his ERA to 1.93 with a 0.88 WHIP and 46:11 K:BB through six starts (37.1 innings). Wheeler will look to keep rolling in his next outing, tentatively scheduled as a road matchup Tuesday against the Angels. |
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| Apr 20 2024 | Wheeler (1-3) collected the victory Saturday versus the White Sox, yielding just one hit and two walks over 7.1 shutout innings. He notched eight strikeouts. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning before Korey Lee broke it up when he slashed a ball down the right-field line and just under first baseman Bryce Harper's glove. Phillies manager Rob Thompson then immediately came to get Wheeler, who finished with 106 pitches over his 7.1 brilliant frames. It was somehow Wheeler's first win of the season even though he's been one of the best pitchers in baseball with a 2.30 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 38:7 K:BB across 31.1 innings. Wheeler's next scheduled outing in Cincinnati shapes up to be a more difficult one, but he's certainly matchup-proof. |
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| Apr 14 2024 | Wheeler (0-3) took the loss Sunday, allowing five runs (four earned) on five hits and three walks across five innings against Pittsburgh. He struck out 10. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite Wheeler's winless record, he's been putting together a strong start to 2024. He's gotten just six combined runs of support from his offense and has notched double-digit K's twice in four starts. Wheeler held the Pirates to just one run through five innings Sunday but let three batters on to start the sixth and was pulled without registering an out in the frame after surrendering a grand slam to Jack Suwinski. He's tied for the second-most quality starts in MLB and boasts an impressive 11.3 K/9 over 24.0 innings. Wheeler's next start is tentatively lined up to come against the White Sox on Saturday. |
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| Apr 10 2024 | Wheeler (0-2) took the loss Tuesday against the Cardinals, allowing three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out five over seven innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Phillies failed to give Wheeler any run support despite getting 11 baserunners during the game. Wheeler was unable to keep the Cardinals off the scoreboard forever. He shut them out through three frames before Nolan Gorman took him deep in the fourth. The Cardinals then padded their lead in the fifth with two more runs after opening the inning with a pair of hits. If you look past the record, Wheeler has been excellent thus far with a 1.89 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 20:2 K:BB in 19 innings. He'll look for his first win of the year in his next start, which looks to come Sunday against the Pirates. |
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| Apr 4 2024 | Wheeler (0-1) took the loss Wednesday, giving up three runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk over six innings as the Phillies fell 4-1 to the Reds. He struck out 10. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A Bryson Stott error and a hit by pitch contributed to a two-run third inning by Cincy, and Philly's offense never woke up in a game delayed by nearly seven hours due to rain. Wheeler still delivered his second straight quality start to begin the season despite the weather, and he generated 17 swinging strikes among his 93 pitches. The veteran right-hander will take a 15:1 K:BB through 12 innings into his next start, which lines up to come in St. Louis early next week. |
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| Mar 29 2024 | Wheeler came away with a no-decision Friday, scattering five hits over six scoreless innings in a 9-3 loss to Atlanta. He struck out five without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander had a very impressive beginning to his campaign against a very tough opponent, but the Phillies bullpen let him down after Wheeler left the mound with a 2-0 lead. He tossed 63 of 89 pitches for strikes and generated 18 swinging strikes, and after fanning 212 batters last year -- the second time in his career he's struck out 200 or more -- Wheeler seems poised to rack up an impressive whiff total again in 2024. |
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| Mar 27 2024 | Wheeler and the Phillies won't face Atlanta on Thursday after the game was postponed due to forecasted rain in Philadelphia. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The season opener for both clubs has been rescheduled for Friday at 3:05 p.m. ET. Wheeler, who had been slated to take the hill Thursday, will presumably be bumped back one day in the schedule to go head-to-head against Atlanta's Opening Day starter, Spencer Strider. |
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| Mar 17 2024 | Manager Rob Thomson announced Sunday that Wheeler will be Philadelphia's starter for Opening Day against Atlanta on March 28, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander inked a three-year, $126 million extension with the Phillies in early March and will be their first pitcher to officially take the mound in 2024. Wheeler had a 3.61 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 212:39 K:BB across 192 innings last season, and he's looked like himself through three spring starts with two runs allowed and a 9:3 K:BB in nine frames. |
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| Mar 4 2024 | Wheeler signed a three-year, $126 million contract extension with the Phillies on Monday, Buster Olney of ESPN reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler had been in line to reach free agency after the upcoming season, but now he'll remain in Philadelphia for a while longer. The average annual value of the deal is a Phillies record and also the largest-ever AAV for a contract extension. The veteran right-hander has collected a 3.06 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 21.3 K-BB% across 101 starts during his time with the Phillies and will turn 34 in May. |
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| Feb 20 2024 | President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski confirmed Monday that Wheeler and the Phillies have been in negotiations on a long-term contract extension, Chris Nelsen of the Associated Press reports. "Zack would not mislead you. Of course, we've talked," Dombrowski said, after Wheeler relayed last Wednesday that he had been in touch with the Phillies on a new deal. "It is a priority. We would love to get that deal done." | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler is heading into the final season of the five-year, $118 million deal he signed with the Phillies in December 2019. Though he's been an All-Star for only one of the first four seasons of his deal, Wheeler has provided an excellent return on the Phillies' investment, going 43-25 with a 3.06 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 21.3 K-BB% across 101 starts. He's set to turn 34 years old in May, but Wheeler has shown no signs of decline and has arguably supplanted Aaron Nola -- who inked a seven-year, $172 million deal with the team in November -- as the staff ace. Wheeler said he prefers to have an agreement on an extension in place prior to Opening Day, and both sides should have plenty of incentive to hammer out a deal before spring training comes to a close. |
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| Oct 23 2023 | Wheeler will be available out of the bullpen for Game 7 of the NLCS against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It'll be all hands on deck for the Phillies in Game 7, and Wheeler will be ready in relief if skipper Rob Thomson calls his name. Wheeler fired 99 pitches in Saturday's Game 5, but as Healey notes, Tuesday would be his between-starts bullpen day, so he'll likely be available for an inning. |
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| Oct 3 2023 | Wheeler allowed one run on five hits across 6.2 innings to secure the win in Tuesday's 4-1 victory over the Marlins in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler was dominant in this outing as he made quick work of the Marlins lineup, racking up eighteen whiffs in the process. His sole mistake was allowing an RBI single to Bryan de la Cruz in the seventh inning that was set up by a defensive miscue as Wheeler forgot to cover first base. The right-hander thrives under pressure as he now has a mint 2.55 ERA and 0.73 WHIP with 41 strikeouts across 42.1 career postseason innings. |
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| Oct 1 2023 | Wheeler is starting Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Marlins on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler had a 3.29 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 47 strikeouts in 41 innings over his final seven starts of the season. He will pitch opposite Jesus Luzardo. |
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| Sep 28 2023 | Wheeler allowed one run on four hits and one walk across four innings in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Pirates. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler only threw 67 pitches in this contest as he likely earned time to recover in advance of the playoffs. Nonetheless, he made the most of his shorter outing by racking up thirteen whiffs. The right-hander has put together another fine season, pitching to a 3.61 ERA and 1.08 WHIP across 192 innings with a milestone 212 strikeouts. |
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| Sep 24 2023 | Wheeler (13-6) picked up the win in Saturday's 7-5 victory over the Mets, giving up five runs (three earned) on eight hits and a walk over seven innings. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander fired an efficient 99 pitches and generated 30 called or swinging strikes, but Wheeler faded late and nearly squandered the Phillies' lead by allowing three runs in the seventh inning. He held on for his fourth straight winning decision, and over that six-outing stretch he's posted a 3.41 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 42:8 K:BB through 37 innings while delivering five quality starts. Wheeler lines up to take the mound once more in the regular season -- a rematch with the Mets in New York next weekend -- but with the Phillies all but locked into the top wild-card spot in the NL, he could make an early exit to get a bit of extra rest ahead of the postseason. |
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| Sep 18 2023 | Wheeler (12-6) yielded one run on three hits and two walks over six innings Monday, striking out five and earning a win over Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After allowing a solo homer to Ozzie Albies in the first inning, Wheeler retired 10 straight batters and cruised to a quality start. Wheeler is 3-0 with a 3.30 ERA over his last five starts and has 11 quality starts in his last 13 trips to the mound. He dropped his season ERA to 3.63 with a 201:37 K:BB through 30 appearances. His next outing is currently projected to be at home against the Mets this weekend. |
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| Sep 12 2023 | Wheeler did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing six runs on seven hits and three walks over five innings in a 7-6 loss to Atlanta. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even the 33-year-old ace wasn't impervious to Atlanta's vaunted offense, yielding home runs of the solo, two-run and three-run varieties. It was the first time this season that Wheeler has allowed more than two homers in a start. He had been on a roll in his previous three starts, giving up just four earned runs across 19 innings with an awe-inspiring 27:2 K:BB during that stretch. However, Tuesday's poor performance inflated the righty's season-long ERA to 3.70, the highest in his four years in Philadelphia. Wheeler currently lines up for a road rematch with Atlanta early next week. |
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| Sep 6 2023 | Wheeler (11-6) earned the win Wednesday, allowing just one hit and two walks over six scoreless innings against the Padres. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A Manny Machado single in the fourth inning was the lone hit against Wheeler on Monday, who's now gone six or more innings in 11 consecutive starts. The 33-year-old right-hander lowered his ERA to 3.49 through 28 starts (170 innings) this season with a 1.05 WHIP and 192 strikeouts, sixth-most in the league. Wheeler will look to keep rolling in his next start, currently scheduled for next week against Atlanta. |
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| Sep 1 2023 | Wheeler allowed three runs on five hits while striking out 10 batters in Friday's 7-5 loss to the Brewers. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler tossed three scoreless frames to open his outing before Willy Adames took him deep for a three-run shot in the bottom of the fourth, accounting for all the damage against him. The right-hander has now reached 10 punchouts in back-to-back starts and he has allowed three or fewer runs in nine of his last 10 outings. Overall on the season, Wheeler owns a 3.62 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with 185 strikeouts over 164 innings in 27 starts. |
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| Aug 26 2023 | Wheeler (10-6) earned the win over St. Louis on Saturday, allowing one run on three hits and no walks while striking out 10 batters over seven innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler served up Luken Baker's first MLB homer in the third frame, but that was the only run the Cardinals managed against him. The veteran hurler finished with his fourth double-digit strikeout effort of the campaign and completed exactly seven innings for his third straight start. Wheeler has been invaluable to the Phillies for his ability to go deep into contests of late -- he hasn't completed fewer than six frames in any of his nine starts since July 1. Among NL hurlers, he's tied for seventh with 158 innings pitched and ranks sixth with 175 strikeouts on the campaign. |
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| Aug 20 2023 | Wheeler (9-6) allowed four runs on seven hits and a walk over seven innings Sunday, striking out five and taking a loss against the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While his final line wasn't great, Wheeler tossed six shutout frames after Washington plated four runs in the first inning. He gave up five straight hits to open the contest but followed that with 11 straight outs. It was the first time he allowed more than three runs in an outing since July 1. Wheeler saw his season ERA climb to 3.70 with a 165:30 K:BB through 151 innings. His next start is lined up to be at home against the Cardinals. |
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| Aug 16 2023 | Wheeler came away with a no-decision Tuesday in the Phillies' 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays, allowing one run on three hits and four walks over seven inning. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite setting a season high in free passes, Wheeler was rarely in much danger -- Toronto didn't even get a runner past second base until the sixth inning. The right-hander extended his quality start streak to seven outings, a stretch in which he's posted a 2.76 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 48:7 K:BB through 45.2 innings. Wheeler will look to make it eight in a row when he next makes the mound, which is likely to come at home early next week against the Giants. |
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| Aug 9 2023 | Wheeler (9-5) picked up the win in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Nationals, giving up three runs on seven hits over six innings. He struck out six without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander fell behind 3-0 through three innings on homers by Keibert Ruiz and Lane Thomas, but Kyle Schwarber quickly answered back with a pair of long balls of his own, and Wheeler stiffened once his offense got rolling. He's reeled off six straight quality starts, posting a 3.03 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and dazzling 43:3 K:BB through 38.2 innings over that stretch as he works to keep the Phillies pointed toward the playoffs. Wheeler will look to extend his QS streak to seven in his next outing, likely to come at home this weekend against the Twins. |
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| Aug 3 2023 | Wheeler came away with a no-decision Wednesday in the Phillies' 9-8 extra-innings loss to the Marlins, giving up two runs on five hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander blanked Miami for five frames before fading in the sixth and serving up back-to-back homers to Josh Bell and Jazz Chisholm, but Wheeler still left the mound with his team up 5-2. A disastrous group effort by the Philly bullpen ensured he wouldn't collect his ninth win of the season, however. Wheeler has reeled off five straight quality starts, posting a 2.76 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and dazzling 37:3 K:BB through 32.2 innings over that stretch, but he's gone only 1-1 thanks to inconsistent run and bullpen support. He'll try to get back in the win column in his next outing, likely to come at home early next week against the Nationals. |
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| Jul 29 2023 | Wheeler (8-5) earned the win Friday, allowing one run on three hits and one walk over 6.2 innings against the Pirates. He struck out 11. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler completed at least six innings for a fourth straight game and recorded his third outing of the season with at least 11 strikeouts. The right-hander hasn't been perfect this year, but he sports a solid 3.74 ERA and a stellar 145:24 K:BB across 21 starts (125 innings). Wheeler is under contract through 2024, but if he keeps pitching like he has recently (33:2 K:BB over last four appearances), the 33-year-old could start thinking about another long-term deal soon. |
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| Jul 22 2023 | Wheeler (7-5) took the loss against Cleveland on Saturday, allowing one run on five hits and one walk while striking out eight batters over seven innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Wheeler was charged with the loss, he pitched very well in the contest, giving up just a sixth-inning run and holding the Guardians without an extra-base hit. However, Cleveland rookie hurler Tanner Bibee was a notch better, keeping the Phillies scoreless over seven frames before turning the game over to the bullpen to secure the 1-0 victory. Fantasy managers who roster Wheeler should still be pleased with his performance -- it was his first time allowing fewer than three runs over his past five starts, which coincided with the fact that he didn't allow a long ball for the first time during that span. The veteran right-hander also notched his 12th quality start of the campaign, which is tied for ninth-most in MLB. |
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| Jul 16 2023 | Wheeler did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing three runs on five hits over seven innings in a 7-6 win over the Padres. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler struggled with power in Sunday's no-decision, surrendering solo homers to Ha-Seong Kim and Xander Bogaerts while also giving up three doubles. The long balls marked his fourth consecutive start allowing a home run. Prior to his last four starts, Wheeler had only given up five homers in 2023. Though Wheeler owns a 4.04 ERA through 111.1 innings, he boasts an impressive 126:22 K:BB. He's tentatively scheduled to make his next start against the Guardians at Progressive Field. |
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| Jul 8 2023 | Wheeler did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing three runs on seven hits over six innings against the Marlins. He struck out seven and did not walk a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler allowed a home run for a third consecutive appearance but still notched his 10th quality start of the year. The right-hander currently holds a 4.05 ERA, which would be his worst mark since 2017 when he made just 17 starts for the Mets, but his 119:22 K:BB over 104.1 innings remains elite. Wheeler doesn't face any competition for his spot in the rotation and figures to continue putting up top-tier strikeout numbers, but his next start won't come until after the All-Star break. |
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| Jul 2 2023 | Wheeler (7-4) picked up the win Saturday in a 19-4 rout of the Nationals, giving up four runs on seven hits over five innings. He struck out six without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander was far from sharp, tossing 55 of 85 pitches for strikes before exiting, but he got more than enough run support to allow him to win his fourth straight decision. Since his last loss May 22, Wheeler's posted a 3.92 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 48:8 K:BB through 41.1 innings, and he'll get one more turn through the rotation before the All-Star break, a start that lines up for next weekend in Miami. |
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| Jun 25 2023 | Wheeler did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing five runs on nine hits and two walks over 5.1 innings in a 7-6 victory over the Mets. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After allowing just one run over his past three starts (19.1 innings), Wheeler fell flat Sunday and served up five runs to his former team, his second-highest mark of the season. On a positive note, the right-hander somewhat salvaged his fantasy production by notching at least eight strikeouts for the fifth time this year. Overall, Wheeler holds a solid 3.76 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with a stellar 106:22 K:BB through 16 appearances (93.1 innings). His next start is lined up for a home matchup against the Nationals. |
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| Jun 18 2023 | Wheeler (6-4) earned the win Sunday over the Athletics, allowing six hits and two walks while striking out four over six scoreless innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler's been very strong over his last three starts, allowing just two runs (one earned) on 11 hits and four walks with 19 strikeouts in 19.1 innings in that span. This was his second win in a row, though Sunday's outing was also the first time since April 23 that he's walked multiple batters. The veteran right-hander is at a 3.48 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 98:20 K:BB through 88 innings across 15 starts this season. Wheeler is lined up to make his next start at home versus his old team, the Mets. |
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| Jun 14 2023 | Wheeler (5-4) got an easy win over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, allowing one run on four hits and a walk while striking out seven over six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler shut out the Diamondbacks for five innings before they finally got to him for a run in the sixth. He generated 12 whiffs and posted his third quality start over his last four tries. In those starts, Wheeler has posted a 27:3 K:BB over 21.1 frames. He hasn't allowed multiple walks in an outing since April 23 and moved into second among big-league pitchers in fWAR with 2.9. Wheeler now holds a 3.73 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 94:18 K:BB over 82 innings and lines up to end the week with a juicy matchup against the Athletics. |
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| Jun 8 2023 | Wheeler did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing a run on one hit and a walk over 7.1 innings against the Tigers. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler nearly added his name to the history books Thursday, no-hitting the Tigers before Tyler Nevin singled with one out in the seventh inning. Detroit would later tie the game 1-1 in the frame, leaving Wheeler with a no-decision. It was quite a bounce-back from the 33-year-old right-hander, who allowed seven runs in just 3.2 innings in his last outing against the Nationals. Wheeler's been dominant at times this season, though he's lacked consistency. His ERA is now at 3.91 with a 1.12 WHIP and 87:17 K:BB through 13 starts (76 innings) this season. |
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| Jun 7 2023 | Wheeler and the Phillies won't face the Tigers on Wednesday after the game was postponed due to poor air quality in Philadelphia, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Canadian wildfires creating hazardous air in many parts of the northeastern United States, Wednesday's game will be postponed to Thursday at 6:05 p.m. ET, in the hope that playing conditions will be more favorable in 24 hours. As a result of the postponement, Wheeler will likely just be bumped back one day in the schedule and start Thursday. |
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| Jun 3 2023 | Wheeler did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing seven runs on eight hits and one walk over 3.2 innings during an 8-7 loss to Washington. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler struck out 12 over eight scoreless innings last time out, but he fell flat versus Washington, allowing a season-high seven earned runs and tying his season low with three strikeouts. The right-hander currently holds a 4.33 ERA, which would be his highest mark since 2017 with the Mets, but his 79:16 K:BB and 1.21 WHIP over 68.2 innings suggest Wheeler has been the recipient of some bad luck. The veteran will look to bounce back next time out, which is tentatively scheduled for a favorable matchup versus Detroit. |
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| May 28 2023 | Wheeler (4-4) picked up the win in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Atlanta, scattering three hits and a walk over eight scoreless innings. He struck out 12. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was the most dominant performance of 2023 for the veteran right-hander; the innings and strikeouts were both season highs, and Wheeler generated 22 swinging strikes among his 106 pitches. It was his sixth quality start of the year, including three in his last four outings -- a stretch in which he's posted a 2.67 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 30:4 K:BB through 27 innings. Wheeler will look to stay locked in for his next start, which is likely to come on the road next weekend against the Nationals. |
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| May 22 2023 | Wheeler (3-4) allowed four runs (three earned) on eight hits and a walk over six innings Monday, striking out three and taking a loss against Arizona. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Most of the damage against Wheeler came in the second inning on Lourdes Gurriel's solo homer and Geraldo Perdomo's two-run double. Pavin Smith later knocked a solo shot in the fifth. Wheeler is now 0-3 over his last four starts and has given up at least four runs in three of those. His season ERA is up to 4.11 with a 64:14 K:BB through 57 innings. Wheeler is projected to start in Atlanta this weekend. |
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| May 16 2023 | Wheeler (3-3) allowed four runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out eight over six innings, taking the loss Tuesday versus the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler gave up a pair of runs in each of the third and fourth innings, and the Phillies couldn't cover the damage. His eight strikeouts marked his second-best total of the season, but he's now gone three starts without a win. The right-hander now has a 4.06 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 61:13 K:BB through 51 innings across nine starts this season. He's projected for a home start versus the Cubs this weekend if the Phillies opt to utilize a four-man rotation to close out the week with an off day Thursday. |
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| May 11 2023 | Wheeler did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing one run on three hits and one walk over seven innings during a 2-1 win over the Blue Jays. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aside from a solo home run by Brandon Belt in the fifth, Wheeler was sharp through a season-high seven innings and struck out at least seven batters for the fourth time this year. Belt's long ball was the first allowed by the right-hander since his first start of the season, but Wednesday's performance was still a great bounce-back effort for Wheeler, who got touched up by the Red Sox last time out. Through eight appearances (45 innings), Wheeler sports a 3.80 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 53:12 K:BB, and he'll look to make it back-to-back quality starts next time out, which is tentatively scheduled for a a three-game set in San Francisco. |
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| May 6 2023 | Wheeler (3-2) took the loss Friday, allowing five runs (four earned) on seven hits and zero walks over 5.1 innings during a 5-3 loss to the Red Sox. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler tied his season high with four earned runs allowed and plunked a batter for a fourth straight appearance. Despite a few sharp outings, the right-hander's overall start to the campaign has left fantasy managers wanting more. He's posted an ERA lower than 3.00 in each of his past three seasons, but he currently sports a 4.26 ERA through 38 innings. Despite the inflated ERA, Wheeler's 46:11 K:BB remains elite and provides optimism that he can turn the corner soon. |
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| Apr 29 2023 | Wheeler (3-1) earned the win Saturday, allowing three hits and one walk over six scoreless innings against the Astros. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler looked the part of an ace Saturday, holding Houston scoreless in six innings while fanning seven and not allowing a single baserunner to reach third base. The 33-year-old appears to be turning the corner after a rough start to 2023, striking out 18 and giving up three runs on six hits over his last 12 innings of work after tallying a 4.69 ERA and 23 hits while failing to pick up a win during his first four starts (20.2 innings). Considering Wheeler's long track record of fantasy excellence, managers should expect more good things to come. Wheeler is tentatively scheduled to make his next start Friday against the Red Sox. |
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| Apr 5 2023 | Wheeler will have his next start pushed back to Friday following the postponement of Thursday's game between the Reds and Phillies, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The weather on Thursday in Philly is expected to be nasty, so the club will host its home opener a day later instead. Wheeler will square off against Hunter Greene on Friday. |
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| Apr 1 2023 | Wheeler (0-1) took the loss Saturday as the Phillies were routed 16-3 by the Rangers, giving up five runs (four earned) on seven hits and a walk over 4.1 innings. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander was working from behind most of the afternoon, throwing first-pitch strikes to only nine of 22 batters and exiting after tossing 55 of 94 pitches for strikes. Wheeler did generate 17 swinging strikes though, and his final line doesn't look so bad compared to some of the atrocious outings from the Phillies' relievers. The 32-year-old had trouble staying healthy in 2022, with his 26 starts and 153 innings being his lowest totals over a full MLB season since 2017, but he appears to be 100 percent to kick off the current campaign. Wheeler's next turn in the rotation will likely come at home next week against the Reds. |
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| Nov 5 2022 | Wheeler pitched 5.1 innings and took the loss during Saturday's 4-1 defeat to the Astros in Game 6 of the World Series, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler was locked in Saturday night, keeping the potent Houston offense scoreless until his final inning. The 32-year-old was pulled from the game in the sixth inning after a hit-by-pitch, a groundout and a single, leaving it up to Jose Alvarado to work out of the jam. Unfortunately, Alvarado surrendered a three-run home run to Yordan Alvarez, giving the Astros a 3-1 lead and putting Wheeler in position to take his second loss of the World Series. Wheeler finished the playoffs with a 1-3 record and a 2.78 ERA across 35.2 innings in what was the first postseason of his nine-year career. |
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| Oct 31 2022 | Wheeler is scheduled to start Game 6 of the World Series against the Astros, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Phillies watched Wheeler's velocity dip during his last outing and have elected to give their ace an extra day of rest. Philadelphia is expected to start Ranger Suarez in Game 3, Aaron Nola in Game 4 and either Noah Syndergaard or Kyle Gibson in Game 5 if all goes according to plan. |
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| Oct 29 2022 | Wheeler pitched five innings and took the loss during Saturday's 5-2 defeat to the Astros in Game 2 of the World Series, allowing five runs (four earned) on six hits and three walks while striking out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler had a rough start to Game 2, allowing three consecutive doubles in a three-run first inning. The 32-year-old was able to settle down and recorded two outs in the fifth inning before giving up a two-run blast to Alex Bregman, making the score 5-0. This was the first start of the postseason where Wheeler did not pitch six innings, and the five runs that scored while he was on the mound matched the total runs allowed in his last four starts combined. He is now 1-2 in the postseason with a 2.67 ERA across 30.1 innings. On a positive note, Wheeler threw only 69 pitches, so he has a chance to make an impact later on in the World Series. |
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| Oct 23 2022 | Wheeler did not factor in the Game 5 decision Sunday during the 4-3 win, allowing two runs on three hits and zero walks while striking out eight in six innings against the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In the first postseason of his career, Wheeler delivered his fourth straight quality start of the playoffs with at least six innings and three runs allowed or less. His first blemish came on a solo homer from Juan Soto in the fourth, and his second run allowed was scored after he was removed from the game in the seventh inning following a leadoff single. The 32-year old righty has been a dominant force on the mound in the postseason, amassing 25.1 innings and allowing just five runs (1.79 ERA) while striking out 25. His next start will come in the World Series against the Astros -- Wheeler did not face them in the regular season. |
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| Oct 18 2022 | Wheeler (1-0) pitched seven scoreless innings in Tuesday night's Game 1 of the NLCS, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out eight in the 2-0 victory over the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler put together a stellar performance Tuesday night, needing only 83 pitches as he mowed down the Padres for seven strong innings. Wheeler was attacking with his fastball in the strike zone all night, getting five of his six first-pitch outs by way of the heater. The Phillies' ace has only allowed three runs and nine hits through 24.1 innings of work in October. Wheeler's ERA on the road in 2022 was 3.84-more than double his 1.85 home ERA-so it is even more impressive that he was able to silence the crowd in San Diego and help give the Phillies a crucial road victory. |
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| Oct 15 2022 | Wheeler is available in relief for Game 4 of the NLDS against Atlanta and could also start Game 5 on short rest if needed Sunday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler pitched well for most of his Game 2 start on Wednesday, though a two-out rally in the sixth inning involving a hit-by-pitch, a walk and a trio of singles wound up leading to a loss. The Phillies don't fully trust their back-end starters, as they'll only ask Noah Syndergaard to go through the order once in Game 4. Whether Wheeler is used in Game 4 or saved for a potential Game 5 may depend on how the game plays out. |
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| Oct 2 2022 | Wheeler (12-7) allowed two hits over five scoreless innings Sunday, striking out seven and earning a win over the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler tossed 51 of 77 pitches for strikes and managed to punch out seven batters despite forcing just four whiffs. After coughing up 10 runs in two starts before landing on the injured list, the 32-year-old righty has allowed one run across 15 frames in his last three outings. Wheeler ends his 2022 regular season with a strong 2.82 ERA and 163:34 K:BB through 153 innings. |
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| Sep 27 2022 | Wheeler did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing one run on five hits and one walk over six innings in a 2-1 loss against the Cubs. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In his second start since returning from the injured list, Wheeler delivered his 16th quality start of the season. He likely could have gone deeper if not on a pitch count as he needed just 62 pitches to get through six innings after throwing 58 in his last start and averaging 100 pitches in his previous 10 starts before hitting the IL. He will carry a 2.92 ERA into his next start. |
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| Sep 21 2022 | Wheeler tossed four scoreless innings, allowing two hits while striking out three in Wednesday's extra-inning win over the Blue Jays. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler was activated from the 15-day injured list Wednesday following a forearm injury, keeping the Blue Jays off the board while logging 58 pitches in the start. The right-hander could take on a full workload as soon as his next outing as the Phillies challenge for a playoff spot. Wheeler owns a 2.98 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with 151 punchouts over 142 innings in 24 starts this season. |
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| Sep 17 2022 | Wheeler (forearm) will start Wednesday against the Blue Jays, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler threw two simulated innings Friday, and interim manager Rob Thomson confirmed Saturday that the right-hander will rejoin the Phillies' rotation Wednesday. The 32-year-old will presumably be on a pitch count against Toronto, but Thomson didn't say who will piggyback Wheeler during his return to the mound. |
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| Sep 16 2022 | Wheeler (forearm) pitched to hitters and threw two simulated innings Friday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a few solid throwing sessions, Wheeler is on track to return Wednesday against the Blue Jays. He will almost certainly be put on a pitch count when he returns, though there is no word on exactly how far he will be allowed to pitch into the game. |
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| Sep 13 2022 | Wheeler (forearm) threw a bullpen session Tuesday and will throw again Friday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite a setback in early September that delayed his return, Wheeler has been making solid progress in rehabbing his forearm. If he continues to show signs of improvement during what will either be another bullpen session or a live batting practice Friday, it is reasonable to expect him to rejoin the team within a week and skip on a minor-league assignment. |
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| Sep 10 2022 | Wheeler (forearm) threw approximately 15 pitches off a mound Saturday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler played catch Thursday and was cleared for mound work a few days later. The right-hander is expected to throw a bullpen session Monday or Tuesday and will likely toss another later in the week. If he feels good following his throwing sessions, the Phillies hope that he'll be able to be activated around Sept. 20, when they'll return home following their upcoming road trip. |
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| Sep 8 2022 | Wheeler (forearm) played catch Thursday for the second time since he was briefly shut down from throwing earlier this week, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler had been in consideration to come off the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday against the Marlins, but he had his return date pushed back after his forearm flared up again. He's expected to play catch again Friday from 120 feet before stepping back on the mound for a side session later in the weekend. If Wheeler's forearm responds well to the activity, it's possible he could return from the IL next week without requiring a rehab start in the minors. |
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| Sep 6 2022 | Wheeler (forearm) played catch for a short bit Tuesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was originally scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Marlins, but at least he is still throwing on the side in hopes of returning to the rotation in short order. Bailey Falter has been working in the rotation while Wheeler has been sidelined. |
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| Sep 2 2022 | Wheeler (forearm) won't start Tuesday against the Marlins, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler was targeting a Tuesday return, but he underwent an MRI on Thursday that showed some inflammation. Interim manager Rob Thomson said Friday that Wheeler is getting better but is still experiencing discomfort. The team remains relatively unconcerned, but the right-hander will be re-evaluated Monday or Tuesday prior to potentially throwing a bullpen next week. |
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| Aug 31 2022 | Wheeler (forearm) is expected to throw a bullpen session this weekend, and if all goes well, he could be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday against the Marlins, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander landed on the shelf last week with forearm tendinitis, but he may be looking at a minimum-length stay on the IL. If Wheeler is able to return next week, he may not have any significant workload limitations given the brevity of his absence. |
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| Aug 26 2022 | Wheeler (forearm) is on track to begin throwing in three-to-five days, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler hit the injured list Thursday with right forearm tendinitis, but he's since downplayed the issue, saying he's dealt with the problem before and that he could have potentially pitched through it. He'll instead skip at least two turns through the rotation, but it's possible he misses no more than that, as he expects to return after throwing just a pair of bullpen sessions. Bailey Falter has stepped into the rotation in Wheeler's place and will start Friday against the Pirates. |
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| Aug 25 2022 | Wheeler was placed on the 15-day injured list with right forearm tendinitis Thursday, retroactive to Aug. 22. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler struggled late in his start against the Mets on Saturday and has now given up 10 runs in 11.1 innings over his last two starts to take back-to-back losses. His injury may have contributed to his struggles, and he'll now have additional time to recover after landing on the injured list. Bailey Falter is expected to start on normal rest Friday against the Pirates to take Wheeler's place in the rotation. Wheeler is eligible to return as early as Sept. 6, and the Phillies hope that he'll be able to rejoin the active roster after missing just two turns through the rotation, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. |
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| Aug 20 2022 | Wheeler (11-7) allowed four earned runs on five hits and four walks while striking out six across 5.1 innings to take the loss in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler held the Mets scoreless through four innings, though he allowed a pair of runs in each of his final two frames. His control was notably lacking, and he has now handed out at least three free passes in three of his last five starts. Wheeler has also been hit hard by the Mets in back-to-back outings, surrendering a combined 10 earned runs in 11.1 innings. Despite the recent stumble, Wheeler still has a 3.07 ERA and a 148:33 K:BB across 138 frames for the season. |
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| Aug 14 2022 | Wheeler (11-6) allowed six runs on nine hits and a walk over six innings Sunday, striking out five and taking a loss against the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler had given up just five runs over his previous four starts after yielding six runs against Toronto on July 13. Most of the damage against him Sunday came during a four-run fourth inning highlighted by James McCann's two-run single. Wheeler still owns an impressive 2.92 ERA with a 142:29 K:BB through 22 starts. The 32-year-old righty is projected for a rematch with the Mets at home next week. |
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| Aug 9 2022 | Wheeler (11-5) earned the win Tuesday, allowing one run on five hits and three walks over six innings against Miami. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler was dominant again on the mound Tuesday, recording his fourth straight quality start and seventh in his last eight games. Additionally, Wheeler is now in the top 15 among starting pitchers in both wins and strikeouts as he continues to make his case as a true fantasy ace. The righty is slated for a tougher matchup against the Mets this weekend. |
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| Aug 3 2022 | Wheeler (10-5) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing one run on five hits over seven innings in a 3-1 victory over Atlanta. He struck out seven without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander was on the wrong end of a pitchers' duel with Charlie Morton through six innings, but the Phillies erased a 1-0 deficit in the top of the seventh to get Wheeler the win. The quality start was his sixth in his last seven trips to the mound, a stretch during which he's posted a 2.54 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 43:7 K:BB through 46 innings. |
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| Jul 28 2022 | Wheeler (9-5) allowed two earned runs on three hits and three walks while striking out eight across seven innings to earn the win Thursday against the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler held the Pirates scoreless through 6.2 innings but surrendered a two-run home run to Cal Mitchell to end the shutout. Though he took advantage of a soft matchup, Wheeler's eight strikeouts were the highest mark in his last four starts. Though his punchouts have taken a bit of a downturn, Wheeler has maintained a 2.48 ERA with a 28:6 K:BB across five July starts spanning 32.2 innings. |
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| Jul 24 2022 | Wheeler did not factor into the decision against the Cubs on Saturday, allowing one run on three hits while striking out six and walking none over seven innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler was removed from Saturday's contest in the seventh inning with the game tied at one apiece. He threw 69 of 106 pitches for strikes and allowed just one earned run on a second-inning solo homer from Nico Hoerner. Wheeler earned a quality start, his third in four outings this month. He has 12 quality starts this season, and his performance Saturday lowered his ERA to 2.78. |
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| Jul 13 2022 | Wheeler (8-5) was tagged with the loss Wednesday after he pitched 4.2 innings, giving up six runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out four against the Blue Jays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler simply didn't have his best stuff Wednesday, surrendering six runs for the first time since April 17. Most notably, the right-hander gave up two homers in the fourth frame, a solo blast by Vladimir Guerrero and a two-run shot to Teoscar Hernandez. Coming into the contest, he had registered three straight quality starts, but the poor outing saw his ERA jump from 2.46 to a still impressive 2.89 over 17 starts this season. Wheeler is not expected to make another start until after the All-Star break, tentatively lining up to face the Cubs on July 22. |
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| Jul 9 2022 | Wheeler (8-4) gave up five hits and a walk while striking out five over seven shutout innings to earn the win in a 2-0 victory over the Cardinals on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler continued his dominant campaign by holding the dangerous Cardinals lineup scoreless over seven innings on 97 pitches. The 32-year-old right-hander has now thrown 14 scoreless innings in a row to begin July. The road win is an especially good sign from Wheeler, since he has fared much better at home this season. Wheeler's home OBA is .188 compared to .280 on the road. He will look to pick up his ninth win of the year next week, most likely at Toronto. |
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| Jul 3 2022 | Wheeler (7-4) earned the win Sunday over the Cardinals. He allowed four hits and a walk with five strikeouts in seven scoreless innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All four hits Wheeler allowed were singles, and he didn't let a Cardinal advance past second base. The right-hander didn't have much swing-and-miss stuff with only 11 whiffs while throwing 72 of 108 pitches for strikes. Wheeler's logged quality starts in all but one of his last nine outings, and this was his fifth start of the year in which he didn't allow a run. He has a 2.66 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 99:20 K:BB through 88 innings in 15 starts overall. The Phillies' ace is projected for a road rematch with the Cardinals next weekend. |
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| Jun 28 2022 | Wheeler didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to Atlanta, giving up three runs on five hits and a walk over 6.1 innings. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It looked like it might be a rough night for Wheeler after he served up back-to-back homers to Travis d'Arnaud and Matt Olson in the top of the first inning, but the right-hander settled in and delivered his ninth quality start of the season before exiting after 104 pitches (69 strikes). Since the beginning of May, Wheeler has posted a dazzling 2.02 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 76:11 K:BB through 62.1 innings over 10 starts. |
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| Jun 23 2022 | Wheeler (6-4) took the loss Wednesday as the Phillies fell 4-2 to the Rangers, giving up four runs (two earned) on seven hits and three walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander wasn't particularly sharp, needing 99 pitches (63 strikes) to record 13 outs, but he also got let down by both the Phillies' offense and the team's usual poor defense. The outing snapped a string of six straight quality starts for Wheeler, who still sports a 2.77 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 86:18 K:BB through 74.2 innings on the year. |
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| Jun 16 2022 | Wheeler (6-3) earned the win Thursday versus the Nationals. He allowed a run on four hits and no walks with three strikeouts in seven innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler won his third straight start, with the only damage on his line this time being a fourth-inning solo home run by Josh Bell. This is the sixth time in 12 starts that Wheeler's limited opponents to one or zero runs. The three strikeouts were his lowest total since his second start of the year. The right-hander trimmed his ERA to 2.69 with a 1.04 WHIP and 78:15 K:BB across 70.1 innings overall. He's projected for a road start versus the Rangers next week. |
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| Jun 12 2022 | Wheeler (5-3) went six innings against Arizona on Saturday, allowing no runs on two hits while striking out eight to earn the win. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler earned his fifth straight quality start Saturday, which also resulted in his second win in a row and his fifth of the season. The veteran had a slow start to the year and saw his ERA balloon to 5.79 by the end of April. Since then, the righty has dropped his ERA to 2.84 after allowing just eight earned runs in his last 44.2 innings. |
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| Jun 10 2022 | Wheeler was activated off the paternity list Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler had been away from the team since Tuesday, but he didn't miss any games in which he was scheduled to appear. He's expected to return to the mound Saturday against the Diamondbacks. Scott Kingery was outrighted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to clear space on the roster. |
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| Jun 7 2022 | The Phillies placed Wheeler on the paternity list Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler isn't scheduled to make his next start until Saturday against the Diamondbacks in Philadelphia, so his move to the paternity list isn't expected to affect his availability. He'll likely spend the maximum three days away from the team before reporting back to to the Philadelphia clubhouse on the day of his start. |
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| Jun 4 2022 | Wheeler (4-3) earned the win during Saturday's 7-2 victory over the Angels, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks with nine strikeouts in six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Philadelphia scored five times in the bottom of the first to give Wheeler an early buffer and the righty cruised through six frames, limiting the damage to one run apiece in the third and fifth innings. The 32-year-old has now recorded at least seven strikeouts in seven straight starts and carried over his dominant May stats to June with an impressive 16 swinging strikes on 99 pitches. Wheeler is slated to take the mound again next weekend at home against Arizona. |
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| May 29 2022 | Wheeler registered a no-decision during Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Mets, allowing three runs (one earned) on four hits and three walks with seven strikeouts in six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler struggled out of the gates by permitting all three runs on three hits, a walk and an error in the bottom of the first inning, but Philadelphia was able to rally in the later innings to erase him from the record. Sunday's performance concludes a strong May that saw the 31-year-old feature a 1.65 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 40:5 K:BB in 32.2 innings across five starts. A 2.33 FIP suggests Wheeler's 3.16 ERA stands to Improve some, and his next opportunity will come against the Angels next weekend. |
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| May 24 2022 | Wheeler (3-3) picked up the win in Monday's 7-3 victory over Atlanta, giving up two runs on eight hits over 6.2 innings. He struck out 10 without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Phillies handed the right-hander a 7-0 lead before Atlanta could even scratch across a run against him in the fifth inning, allowing Wheeler to cruise to his third straight winning decision and fourth quality start in his last five trips to the mound. The 10 whiffs were also a season high, and Wheeler will carry a 3.38 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and impressive 51:10 K:BB through 45.1 innings into his next start. |
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| May 19 2022 | Wheeler (2-3) picked up the win in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over the Padres, scattering four hits over seven scoreless innings while striking out nine without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander set a new season high in strikeouts in his best performance of the year, as no San Diego baserunner got past second base. Wheeler has blanked the opposition in three of his last four outings, and after some shoulder soreness in spring training led to a bumpy start to the campaign, he now carries a 3.49 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 41:10 K:BB through 38.2 innings. |
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| May 13 2022 | Wheeler tossed 5.1 innings against the Dodgers on Thursday, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out seven. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler hadn't pitched in over a week due to a stint on the COVID-19 list, but he looked good early on in his return to the mound Thursday. The right-hander served up a solo homer to Cody Bellinger in the third inning but otherwise kept Los Angeles off the scoreboard until the sixth, when the Dodgers chased him by reaching base three straight times with one out. Wheeler ended up with a no-decision when the Dodgers mounted a late-inning comeback, though the Phillies ultimately prevailed. The veteran hurler will carry a 4.26 ERA into his next start, which is expected to come at home against San Diego next week. |
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| May 12 2022 | Wheeler (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler had been on the COVID-19 IL since Sunday after testing positive for the virus, but he'll return to the Phillies to start Thursday's matchup against the Dodgers. The 31-year-old hasn't made a start since May 4, but he's struck out 14 in 13.2 scoreless innings over his last two starts. |
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| May 11 2022 | Wheeler is scheduled to join the Phillies in Los Angeles and return from the COVID-19 injured list to start Thursday's series opener against the Dodgers, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Along with Zach Eflin, Wheeler was one of two Philadelphia starting pitchers to land on the COVID-19 IL over the weekend. Though Eflin has yet to be activated after testing positive for the virus, Wheeler was able to clear MLB's COVID-19-related protocols in swifter fashion. He'll be returning to the mound Thursday following more than a week of rest after tossing a season-high 7.2 innings in his last outing May 4 against the Rangers. |
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| May 8 2022 | Wheeler (undisclosed) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Sunday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old will join fellow starting pitcher Zach Eflin (undisclosed), who was previously scheduled to start Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader, on the COVID-19 injured list. Wheeler lined up to start during the three-game series in Seattle this week, which begins Monday, but it's now unclear when he'll next take the mound. He'll remain away from the team until he clears MLB's COVID protocols. |
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| May 5 2022 | Wheeler allowed six hits and one walk while striking out seven across 7.2 innings during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Rangers. He didn't factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler was able to work his way around six hits, a walk and an error thanks to three double plays. The righty was at only 78 pitches with two outs in the eighth and the bases empty, but he still got the hook in a scoreless game. After giving up 12 runs through his first three starts, Wheeler has put together back-to-back scoreless outings and currently sports a 4.10 ERA with a 25:9 K:BB. |
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| Apr 24 2022 | Wheeler (0-3) took the loss Saturday, giving up four runs on seven hits over five innings as the Phillies fell 5-3 to the Brewers. He struck out five without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander got handed a 3-0 lead after three innings, but Wheeler couldn't make it stick, getting tagged for all four of his runs in the top of the fifth. While his .372 BABIP is bound to come down, Wheeler's 8.53 ERA through three starts can't be chalked up merely to bad luck, as his 17.7 percent strikeout rate and 7.9 percent swinging strike rate are well below last year's marks and parallel the drop in his velocity -- his 95.0 mph average fastball has lost more than two ticks from 2021. |
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| Apr 17 2022 | Wheeler (0-2) took the loss, allowing seven runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out three over three innings in an 11-3 loss Sunday in Miami. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Wheeler pitched a scoreless first inning, the first four Miami batters reached safely and scored in the second. The Marlins tacked on another run in the third, and after the first three batters reached in the fourth, Wheeler was removed. Typically a pitcher with great command, the 2021 All-Star has walked four batters and hit three more in 7.2 innings this season. He will look to bounce back in his next scheduled start, Saturday against Milwaukee. |
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| Apr 13 2022 | Wheeler (0-1) took the loss Tuesday as the Phillies fell 2-0 to the Mets, giving up one run on two hits and a walk over 4.2 innings. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander made only one real mistake before exiting his first start of the season after 65 pitches (44 strikes), but unfortunately for Wheeler, Brandon Nimmo launched it into the seats in right field. Wheeler should get stretched out a little more in his next outing, scheduled for Sunday in Miami. |
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| Apr 11 2022 | Wheeler (shoulder), who is listed as the starter for Tuesday's game against the Mets, could throw 70-to-75 pitches in that outing, per general manager Dave Dombrowski, Destiny Lugardo of PhilliesNation.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He last threw April 7 in Clearwater and stretched out to 60-to-65 pitches. Wheeler was behind the rest of the Phillies' starters due to offseason shoulder soreness, but he lines up for a two-start week, with a second start coming Sunday in Miami. |
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| Apr 5 2022 | Wheeler (shoulder) will remain behind in Florida to pitch in a minor-league scrimmage Thursday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler has been delayed by shoulder soreness this spring but appears set to avoid the injured list. Following Thursday's outing, he'll be lined up to start the fifth game of the season, which comes against the Mets on April 12. He's expected to throw around 60 pitches Thursday, so he may not throw much more than 75 in his regular-season debut. |
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| Apr 2 2022 | Wheeler (shoulder) threw 45 pitches during his start in an intrasquad matchup Saturday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite being delayed in camp due to shoulder soreness, Wheeler has been building up recently and should avoid a trip to the injured list to begin the 2022 campaign. Manager Joe Girardi is hopeful that the right-hander will be able to throw around 60 pitches during a start in Lakeland on Thursday, and Wheeler is then expected to make his 2022 debut against the Mets on April 12. |
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| Mar 30 2022 | Wheeler (shoulder) will start Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler threw 42 pitches in a bullpen session last week and will make his appearance in a spring game Saturday. While the right-hander was slightly delayed early in spring training due to shoulder soreness, he'll have a chance to avoid a stint on the injured list to begin the regular season as long as Saturday's Grapefruit League appearance goes well. |
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| Mar 26 2022 | Wheeler (shoulder) pitched a simulated inning against two hitters Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was a positive step for the right-hander as he looks to return from a shoulder injury that has prevented him from making a start so far this spring. Wheeler also said he "hasn't felt a trace of soreness" in his right shoulder and hopes to be ready to start the season on time. |
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| Mar 23 2022 | Wheeler (shoulder) completed a 42-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler is healthy again after a bout with shoulder soreness earlier in the offseason, but because the injury delayed him in his throwing progression, he's well behind the Phillies' other starting pitchers in spring training. After the extended bullpen session, Wheeler will advance to facing hitters in live batting practice, perhaps as soon as this weekend. If all goes well, Wheeler could make a Grapefruit League start next week, but he still doesn't look as though he'll be stretched out enough to start the Phillies' April 8 season opener versus the Athletics. Provided his shoulder provides no complications in his buildup program, Wheeler likely won't miss more than one turn through the rotation to begin the season. |
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| Mar 20 2022 | Wheeler (shoulder/illness) threw 35 pitches in a bullpen session Sunday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler skipped his scheduled bullpen session Thursday due to a bout with the flu, but his return to the mound Sunday indicates he's past the ailment. The 31-year-old is scheduled to throw another bullpen session this week before advancing to live batting practice and then potentially progressing to game action. Wheeler was previously ruled out for Opening Day but should be available for the first turn through the rotation if he remains on the his current schedule. |
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| Mar 15 2022 | Wheeler (shoulder) skipped his scheduled Thursday bullpen session due to the flu, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler has already been ruled out for an Opening Day start, as his throwing program was delayed over the winter by shoulder soreness. There haven't yet been reports that he's dealing with any significant shoulder issue, so he wasn't expected to miss much more than one start, but another slight delay from the flu could push him back slightly further. A brief trip to the injured list could be in play if his buildup process keeps getting delayed. |
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| Mar 14 2022 | Wheeler (shoulder) threw a successful bullpen session Monday and is scheduled for another session Thursday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It represents Wheeler's first time throwing off a mound since the shoulder soreness surfaced in December, and he's a bit behind schedule to open spring training. The 31-year-old has already been ruled out as a possibility to start Opening Day, though there's still a chance he'll be ready sometime during the first week of the season, per Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia. The shoulder soreness doesn't appear to be an ongoing issue, but the late start to throwing will affect Wheeler's outlook for the beginning of the regular season. |
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| Mar 13 2022 | Wheeler is "feeling good" after being delayed by shoulder soreness when he started his throwing program in December, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. "I knew we had time, so I wanted to play it safe and make sure I built up like I usually do, like I need to, and just be safe with it," Wheeler said Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has already been ruled out as the Phillies' Opening Day starter. Wheeler said the soreness dissipated quickly, but after logging an MLB-high 213.1 innings in 2021, he elected to rest for longer than usual before beginning his offseason throwing program. He has yet to throw off a bullpen mound and could do so as early as Monday. Per Salisbury, it's not out of the question that Wheeler could be ready to start sometime during the first week of games, just not the opener. The Phillies first require a fifth starter April 12, but Ranger Suarez (visa issues) is also behind schedule and Zach Eflin (knee) is questionable for his first turn through the rotation. Aaron Nola should be the Opening Day starter with Kyle Gibson following him and the likes of Hans Crouse and Bailey Falter in the mix for early-season work until the rotation is at full strength. |
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| Oct 1 2021 | Wheeler won't start Sunday's season finale against the Marlins, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler initially lined up to start Sunday's game after he tossed seven innings Tuesday against Atlanta, but the Phillies will manage his workload since he leads the majors in innings pitched this season. Across 32 starts in 2021, the right-hander recorded a career-best 2.78 ERA and 1.01 WHIP in 213.1 innings. |
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| Sep 28 2021 | Wheeler (14-10) allowed two earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out seven across seven innings to take the loss Tuesday against Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler did little wrong in the outing, as the lone runs charged to him came in the second inning on a two-run single by Jorge Soler. He dominated Atlanta otherwise, inducing 11 groundouts and generating 11 swinging strikes on 93 total pitches. Though the outing ended a four-start stretch in which Wheeler allowed one or fewer earned runs, he has still maintained a 1.47 ERA across his last five appearances while striking out 39 across 30.2 frames. Wheeler has also been excellent throughout the season, maintaining a 2.78 ERA with a 247:46 K:BB across 213.1 innings. |
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| Sep 22 2021 | Wheeler pitched six innings, giving up one run on four hits and two walks while striking out nine in the win over the Orioles on Monday. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old avoided surrendering any runs until Austin Hays doubled in Ryan Mountcastle in the sixth inning, providing the only damage against him in this one. It was his fourth consecutive start in which he surrendered one or fewer runs, posting a 1.14 ERA over those outings. After a rough month of Aug. where his ERA went from 2.45 to 3.01, the hot streak has Wheeler's ERA back down to 2.79. He'll draw the Braves in his next start Tuesday. |
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| Sep 11 2021 | Wheeler (13-9) earned the win Saturday over Colorado. He allowed one run on four hits and two walks with eight strikeouts in 6.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old has bounced back from a three-start losing streak in August to win his last three outings. Wheeler only gave up a solo home run to Trevor Story in the sixth inning Saturday. The right-hander has trimmed his ERA back down to 2.86 with a 1.01 WHIP and 225:42 K:BB across 195.1 innings in 29 starts. He'll look to keep rolling in a projected home start versus the Cubs next week. |
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| Sep 6 2021 | Wheeler (12-9) allowed five hits over six scoreless frames Monday, striking out nine and earning a win over the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler scattered five singles across six innings and never faced much of a threat in Monday's dominant victory. He entered the game in a hard skid, coughing up 19 earned runs across 26.2 innings (6.41 ERA) in four outings since tossing a complete game shutout on Aug. 8. Wheeler lowered his season ERA back down to 2.91 with a 217:40 K:BB through 28 starts. The 6-foot-4 righty is projected to face the Rockies at home this weekend. |
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| Aug 31 2021 | Wheeler (11-9) picked up the win in Monday's 7-4 victory over the Nationals, giving up four runs on five hits and four walks over six innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It wasn't the sharpest outing for the right-hander, but the Phillies gave Wheeler plenty of cushion by scoring three runs in each of the first and third innings. He was able to snap a three-game losing streak, but the 31-year-old has been tagged with at least four earned runs in four straight starts, posting a rough 6.41 ERA over that stretch. |
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| Aug 25 2021 | Wheeler (10-9) allowed seven runs (five earned) on 10 hits and no walks while striking out 10 across eight innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler allowed two home runs, which accounted for four of his five earned runs. He worked through eight innings having been charged with only two runs but was left in to start the ninth inning despite having thrown 93 pitches. Wheeler fell apart from there, allowing a single, double and three-run homer, which ultimately spoiled his outing and put him in line for the loss. Positively, Wheeler reached double-digit strikeouts for only the second time in 13 starts since June 16. Despite the disappointing conclusion to this outing, Wheeler still has a 2.90 ERA with a 204:36 K:BB across 176.2 innings on the campaign. |
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| Aug 20 2021 | Wheeler (10-8) was tagged with the loss Thursday against Arizona after allowing six runs on seven hits and a walk across 6.2 innings, striking out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler pitched a complete game against the Mets earlier this month, but his recent performances have left a lot to be desired -- and Thursday's outing wasn't any different. He has allowed at least four runs in three of his last four appearances and has posted a 4.34 ERA across 29 innings in that span. |
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| Aug 13 2021 | Wheeler (10-7) took the loss Friday versus Cincinnati. He allowed four runs on four hits and a walk with six strikeouts in six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander surrendered home runs to Joey Votto in the fourth inning and Nick Castellanos in the sixth, making this the second in 24 starts Wheeler has been taken deep multiple times. The rough start bumped his ERA up to 2.56 with a 0.99 WHIP and 187:35 K:BB through 162 innings. Wheeler has given up four or more runs in five of his last seven starts, but he's managed to pick up a 4-3 record in that span. He lines up for a favorable road start in Arizona his next time out. |
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| Aug 9 2021 | Wheeler (10-6) tossed a complete-game shutout in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Mets, scattering two hits and one walk while striking out 11. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: On the day the Phillies retired the No. 34 jersey of Roy Halladay, Wheeler paid homage to the late Hall of Famer by retiring 22 consecutive batters -- the most in franchise history since Halladay's perfect game on May 29, 2010. Wheeler was supremely efficient in recording double-digit punchouts for the sixth time this season, pumping in 80 of his 108 pitches for strikes on the afternoon. He now sits on a 2.42 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 23.9 K-BB% on the season, numbers that should put Wheeler in the conversation for his first Cy Young Award if voters penalize Mets ace Jacob deGrom (1.08 ERA, 0.55 WHIP and 41.7 K-BB%) for his lower volume of innings pitched due to injury. |
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| Aug 3 2021 | Wheeler (9-6) picked up the win Tuesday after holding the Nationals to four runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out five across 7.1 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Nationals made consistent contact, but Wheeler went the distance once again while receiving ample run support from his teammates. The right-hander has now completed seven or more innings in five of his last seven starts while leading the National League with 170 strikeouts. His successful season has earned him a 2.57 ERA and 1.03 WHIP across 23 appearances (22 starts). Next up, the 31-year-old is tentatively scheduled for a home matchup Sunday against the Mets. |
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| Jul 29 2021 | Wheeler (8-6) allowed three earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five across seven innings to take the loss in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler dueled with Max Scherzer throughout the contest, and he held the Nationals to one run through six innings. However, he allowed a leadoff double and then a two-run home run to begin the seventh inning -- ending his outing on a sour note. Even so, Wheeler continues to show the ability to work deep into games, as he's completed seven or more innings in four of his last six starts. For the season, he has a 2.45 ERA with 165 strikeouts across 139.2 innings. |
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| Jul 28 2021 | Wheeler won't start as scheduled Wednesday since the game was postponed due to the Nationals' COVID-19 outbreak, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trea Turner was forced to exit Tuesday's contest during the first inning after it was discovered he tested positive for the virus, and Washington is apparently dealing with an outbreak involving multiple players and coaches. The game will be made up via a doubleheader Thursday, and Wheeler is poised to start one of those contests. |
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| Jul 23 2021 | Wheeler (8-5) earned the win Friday against Atlanta after tossing seven innings of one-run ball, allowing seven hits and two walks while fanning eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler had one of his finest performances of the season and continues to rack up strikeouts at a rapid pace, as he has fanned at least six in five straight starts while posting a career-best 10.9 K/9. The right-hander, who has given up one or fewer runs in three of his last five outings, is expected to make his next start during next week's series against the Nationals at home. |
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| Jul 18 2021 | Wheeler (7-5) allowed four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out seven in six innings to earn the win against the Marlins on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler has now given up four earned runs in each of his last two starts, but he got ample run support from the Phillies and picked up his seventh win of the year Sunday. The right-hander has been somewhat inconsistent recently, and he's posted a 2.28 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 43.1 innings across his last seven outings. He tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against Atlanta on Saturday. |
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| Jul 7 2021 | Wheeler (6-5) allowed seven runs (four earned) on eight hits and one walk while striking out six across 5.2 innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler was hit around by the Cubs early on, as he surrendered five of his seven runs in the first two innings. He was hurt by his defense in the opening frame but still clearly didn't have his best stuff. The eight hits allowed were his highest mark since May 12 -- a span of nine outings. Positively, Wheeler managed 14 swinging strikes on 97 pitches and surrendered no walks or home runs. Despite the shaky outing, Wheeler has maintained a tremendous 2.26 ERA with a 145:26 K:BB across 119.2 innings on the campaign. |
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| Jul 2 2021 | Wheeler hurled 7.2 scoreless innings against San Diego on Friday, allowing four hits and no walks while striking out nine. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander dominated against an imposing Padres lineup, giving up three singles and one double across 7.2 frames. Over his past two contests, Wheeler has tossed 14.2 scoreless innings, during which he has registered a 17:2 K:BB. His 2.05 ERA this season ranks sixth among qualified pitchers, and he currently leads the league with 139 strikeouts. Wheeler's next start is expected to come on the road against the Cubs next week. |
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| Jun 27 2021 | Wheeler (6-4) earned the win over the Mets on Sunday. He allowed four hits and two walks while striking out eight over seven shutout innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a short start versus the Nationals on Tuesday, Wheeler bounced back in a big way versus the NL East-leading Mets. Sunday was the third time in four starts the right-hander has kept runs off the board, and he's given up just three runs in 24 innings in that span. Wheeler sports a strong 2.20 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 130:25 K:BB across 106.1 innings this season. He lines up for a tough home start versus San Diego in next weekend's series. |
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| Jun 22 2021 | Wheeler (5-4) was charged with the loss against the Nationals on Tuesday after allowing three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out four across three innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler's velocity was down from the beginning during what was his shortest start since June 19, 2017. He threw 73 pitches, including 46 strikes. After giving up two runs in the first inning, he retired the side in the second. Unfortunately, it was a long and tough third inning that wound up being his last. The amiss start was a rare one for the right-hander, who has compiled a 2.36 ERA and 0.98 WHIP overall this year. Wheeler is projected to take on his former team on the road Sunday against the Mets. |
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| Jun 17 2021 | Wheeler (5-3) tossed six scoreless innings Wednesday against the Dodgers, allowing five hits and four walks while fanning six. He earned the win. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler has tossed two straight scoreless outings and has been pitching lights out of late, as he has given up two or fewer earned runs in seven of his last eight appearances. The right-hander owns an excellent 1.25 ERA across that eight-game span and will look to keep this dominant stretch alive when he takes the ball next week at home against the Nationals. |
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| Jun 10 2021 | Wheeler allowed four hits and no walks while striking out 12 across eight scoreless innings Thursday against Atlanta. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler dominated Atlanta as he allowed only two hitters into scoring position throughout his start. He also continued to pile up strikeouts, and he generated 20 swinging strikes on 105 total pitches. Wheeler has also consistently worked deep into games, as he's completed at least seven innings in five consecutive starts and at least six innings in nine consecutive outings. For the season, Wheeler has an excellent 2.29 ERA with 112:18 K:BB across 90.1 frames. |
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| Jun 4 2021 | Wheeler (4-3) allowed two runs on five hits and two walks with eight strikeouts in 7.1 innings, taking the loss versus Washington on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler turned in a quality start, but Washington ace Max Scherzer was just a bit better in the pitchers' duel. The 31-year-old Wheeler has posted an excellent 2.51 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 100:18 K:BB across 82.1 innings this season. He projects to face Atlanta next week. |
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| May 29 2021 | Wheeler recorded 14 strikeouts and gave up three runs on four hits over seven innings during Saturday's 5-3 loss at Tampa Bay. He had two walks and didn't factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old served up a two-run homer to Austin Meadows during the opening frame, but he allowed one run over the following six innings and generated 18 swinging strikes on the afternoon. Wheeler has double-digit strikeouts in three straight starts and has surrendered five runs (four earned) on eight hits with a 36:3 K:BB across 21.1 innings during that stretch. |
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| May 23 2021 | Wheeler (4-2) allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out 12 in 7.1 innings to earn the win against the Red Sox on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler was forced to settle for no-decisions in his last two outings, but he struck out a season-high 12 batters to pick up his fourth win of the year Sunday. The right-hander has now recorded double-digit strikeout totals in each of his last two starts and has posted a 2.38 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in 68 innings this season. He tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road against Tampa Bay on Saturday. |
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| May 19 2021 | Wheeler didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Marlins despite giving up one unearned run on five hits while striking out 10 across seven innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler was dominant and recorded one of his best starts of the season, as he's now tossed at least seven scoreless innings in two of his last three appearances. He's given up two or fewer runs in four of his previous five starts and owns a dominant 1.86 ERA across four starts (29 innings) this month. He's tabbed to make his next start during the upcoming weekend series against the Red Sox at home. |
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| May 12 2021 | Wheeler didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 5-2 extra-inning win over the Nationals. allowing two runs on eight hits and a walk over six innings while striking out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander delivered his fifth quality start of the season, tossing 65 of his 98 pitches for strikes, but Wheeler exited the game in line for a loss until the Phillies tied the game up in the ninth. He'll take a 2.85 ERA and outstanding 56:13 K:BB through 53.2 innings into his next outing. |
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| May 6 2021 | Wheeler (3-2) allowed three hits and no walks while striking out eight in a complete game shutout to earn the win Thursday against the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler threw the second complete game shutout of his career and first since 2014. He allowed only one hit through eight frames, before surrendering two hits in the final inning. Wheeler has been a bit uneven to start the season, but he has worked more than six frames in five of his seven starts. Despite allowing three or more earned runs on four occasions, he has also maintained a 2.83 ERA with a 49:12 K:BB across 47.2 innings this season. Wheeler currently lines up to draw his next start Wednesday at Washington. |
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| May 2 2021 | Wheeler didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Mets, giving up four runs on seven hits and a walk over seven innings. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It looked like the right-hander might be chased from the game quickly after Wheeler got tagged for four runs in the top of the first inning, but he righted the ship against his former team and gave the Phillies a chance to come back and take him off the hook for his third loss of the year. Wheeler tossed 97 pitches (67 strikes) before exiting, and he'll carry a 3.49 ERA and 41:12 K:BB through 38.2 innings into his next outing. |
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| Apr 26 2021 | Wheeler (2-2) allowed one run on one hit and three walks over eight innings Monday, striking out nine and earning a win over the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler made it through eight scoreless innings and never let a runner beyond first base. He then walked Matt Carpenter to begin the ninth and was charged with the run when he came around to score with Hector Neris on the mound. The 30-year-old tossed 73 of his 114 pitches for strikes and improved to 2-2 on the year while lowering his ERA to 3.13. Wheeler will take on the Mets at home Saturday. |
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| Apr 21 2021 | Wheeler allowed four runs on five hits and three walks while striking out six over 5.2 innings but was not involved in the decision during Tuesday's loss to the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All four runs that Wheeler allowed came via the long ball. Buster Posey had two solo home runs while Tommy La Stella pitched in with a two-run blast of his own. Wheeler has gotten roughed up a bunch since pitching a gem in his first outing of the year. The 30-year-old has allowed 10 runs on 22 hits while sporting a 16:8 K:BB over his last 16.2 innings and will look to right the ship Monday against the Cardinals. |
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| Apr 14 2021 | Wheeler (1-2) took the loss Wednesday, allowing three runs on 10 hits and a walk over 6.1 innings as the Phillies fell 5-1 to the Mets. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Facing his former club, Wheeler got tagged for two quick runs in the first inning before settling down, but a lack of run support stuck him with the loss. The right-hander threw 108 pitches (71 strikes) en route to his second quality start of the season. Wheeler will carry a 3.00 ERA and 20:5 K:BB through 18 innings into his next outing, set for Tuesday against home against the Giants. |
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| Apr 9 2021 | Wheeler (1-1) took the loss Friday as the Phillies were routed 8-1 by Atlanta, giving up three runs on seven hits and four walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Given the traffic he put on the basepaths, Wheeler's final line could have been a lot worse, and he kept Atlanta off the board until Ronald Acuna smashed a two-run homer in the fifth. The right-hander fought his command all evening, throwing only 53 of 94 pitches for strikes in a big step backwards from his impressive season debut. Wheeler will take a 2.31 ERA and 14:4 K:BB through 11.2 innings into his next outing, set for Wednesday on the road against the Mets. |
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| Apr 3 2021 | Wheeler (1-0) picked up the win in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Atlanta, allowing only one hit and striking out 10 over seven scoreless innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A Travis d'Arnaud single in the second inning was the only blemish on Wheeler's line as he fired 62 of 90 pitches for strikes, and the right-hander generated more offense than the entire Atlanta lineup by going 2-for-3 with a double, a run scored and two RBI. Wheeler posted a career-low 2.92 ERA last year but also had a lackluster 17.5 percent strikeout rate -- at least through one start in 2021, it looks like his whiffs have returned with a vengeance. |
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| Mar 31 2021 | Manager Joe Girardi confirmed that Wheeler would start the Phillies' second game of the season Saturday against Atlanta, Pat Gallen of CBS 3 Philadelphia reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler made good on the first season of the five-year, $118 million deal he signed with the Phillies last winter, posting a 2.92 ERA and 1.17 WHIP over 11 starts in the abbreviated 2020 campaign. Those strong ratios were somewhat marred by a substantial dip in his strikeout rate (career-worst 6.7 K/9), but Wheeler at least provided some hope for a bounce back in that area this spring. He finished the Phillies' Grapefruit League slate with 22 strikeouts in 19.1 innings, and after topping out at five frames over his six spring starts, he should head into his 2021 season debut without any major restrictions to his pitch count. |
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| Feb 22 2021 | Wheeler said Sunday after his second bullpen session of spring training that he has experienced no issues with his throwing since undergoing surgery in October to repair the fingernail on his right middle finger, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler underwent the same procedure on the fingernail during his time in the minors and bounced back effectively, and he's hoping his latest surgery will solve the matter once and for all. Even after ripping the fingernail off last September, Wheeler proceeded to make three starts to close out his first season in Philadelphia, managing to reach the eighth inning in two of them. |
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| Oct 21 2020 | Wheeler underwent a successful right middle fingernail resection procedure Oct. 12, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler is expected to be ready for spring training following his surgery. The 30-year-old missed a start in early September due to the issue with his fingernail, but the procedure could help fix the lingering issue going forward. Wheeler posted a career-best 2.92 ERA along with a 1.17 WHIP over 71 innings during his first year with the Phillies in 2020. |
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| Sep 27 2020 | Wheeler (4-2) allowed four runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out eight across seven innings as he took the loss against the Rays on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler did not allow a runner in scoring position until two outs in the fourth and proceeded to allow that baserunner to score after Yoshi Tsutsugo hit a bloop single into center to tie the game at 1-1. The 30-year-old ran into more trouble the following inning, as he allowed six batters to reach base, resulting in three more runs for the Rays. Despite the mid-game struggles, Wheeler completed seven innings while throwing 118 pitches as the Phillies were hopeful they could stray away from their horrendous bullpen for as long as possible. Wheeler will end his breakout 2020 regular season with a 2.92 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 53:16 K:BB across 71 inninngs. |
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| Sep 21 2020 | Wheeler (4-1) took the loss Monday against the Nationals after giving up three runs (two earned) on five hits and three walks while striking out seven across 5.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler found trouble early in this one, allowing two runs in the first inning followed by one in the sixth. He failed to receive much run support, resulting in the right-hander's first loss of the 2020 campaign. Wheeler owns a 2.67 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with a 45:12 K:BB across 64 innings. |
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| Sep 17 2020 | Wheeler allowed three runs on seven hits (one home run) while striking out two across 7.1 innings Wednesday against the Mets. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler was incredibly efficient Wednesday as he went a season-high 7.1 innings while throwing 68 of his 95 pitches for strikes. The only major damage the right-hander gave up was a two-run shot to J.D. Davis in the sixth to cut the Phillies' lead to 4-3. Wheeler unfortunately wasn't able to get the win after the Phillies blew their sixth lead this season when up by three or more runs but he has made a great 1-2 punch at the top of the rotation with Aaron Nola with a 2.62 ERA and 1.08 WHIP across 58.1 innings. He figures to take the mound Monday in a matchup with the Nationals. |
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| Sep 15 2020 | Wheeler (finger) will start Wednesday's game against the Mets, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old's status has been up in the air since being scratched from his weekend start due to an issue with the nail on his middle finger, but he completed a bullpen session, Monday, played catch Tuesday and has been cleared to rejoin the rotation Wednesday. Wheeler has a 2.47 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 36:9 K:BB through 51 innings during his first season in Philadelphia. |
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| Sep 14 2020 | Wheeler (finger) threw a bullpen session Monday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler skipped his scheduled start Saturday against the Marlins after tearing his fingernail while putting on his pants. He's reportedly dealt with fingernail issues since he was an amateur. If the nail responded well to the bullpen session, Wheeler could pitch later in the week, but if it responds poorly, a trip to the injured list can't be ruled out. |
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| Sep 12 2020 | Wheeler (finger) won't start Monday's game against the Marlins, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The team originally hoped the right-hander would be able to take the mound Monday after being scratched from Friday's scheduled start due to the nail issue on his right middle finger, but he'll need more time to be game ready. Wheeler played catch Saturday, and manager Joe Girardi said the team anticipates him being able to take the mound sometime during the upcoming three-game series against the Mets, which begins Tuesday. |
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| Sep 11 2020 | Wheeler is at risk of missing an extended period, as the injured nail on his right middle finger may need to be removed, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler caught the nail on his zipper while putting on pants Thursday. For now, he's only seen his start bumped back from Friday to Monday, but the Phillies don't seem confident he'll be able to pitch at that time. If the nail does indeed have to be removed, he could be sidelined for quite some time. The Phillies will go with a bullpen day in what would have been his start Saturday against the Marlins and could be forced down a similar route Monday. |
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| Sep 10 2020 | Manager Joe Girardi announced Thursday that Wheeler will not be able to make his scheduled Saturday start due to an issue with the nail on his middle finger, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In a very strange occurrence, Wheeler caught his nail putting on his pants and won't be able to pitch until Monday at the earliest, according to Girardi. The Phillies will now go with a bullpen game during the second half of Friday's twin bill, with Spencer Howard's start being pushed to Saturday. |
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| Sep 7 2020 | Wheeler allowed three earned runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out seven across six innings Monday against the Mets. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler threw four scoreless innings, but was tripped up a bit in the fifth when he surrendered four doubles to account for all three of his earned runs. It was otherwise an efficient outing for Wheeler, as he needed only 83 pitches to log 18 outs -- 13 of which came via either groundball or strikeout. Overall, Wheeler has maintained a 2.47 ERA with a 36:9 K:BB across 51 innings this season. He'll draw his next start Saturday at Miami. |
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| Sep 2 2020 | Wheeler (4-0) pitched 6.2 shutout innings, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out six Wednesday evening en route to his fourth win of the season. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler has been lights out all season but Wednesday's outing may have been his best one thus far. He gave up three hits which were the fewest he's allowed in a start this season and it was the first time he's blanked an opponent in seven tries during the shortened campaign. Wheeler's 2.20 ERA is good for ninth among starters in baseball as he'll look to continue his dominance in his next start Monday against the Mets. |
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| Aug 29 2020 | Wheeler did not factor into the decision in Friday's 7-4 win over Atlanta, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three over 5.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler had another solid performance wasted by his bullpen Friday, but the right-hander still remains one of the most consistent starting pitchers in the league. He has lasted at least 5.2 innings in all six of his starts and is 3-0 with an excellent 2.58 ERA this year. Wheeler's next start is scheduled for Wednesday against the Nationals. |
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| Aug 23 2020 | Wheeler didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 6-5 loss to Atlanta, allowing two runs on five hits over seven innings. He struck out eight without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander was sharp, throwing 71 of 105 pitches for strikes while setting a season high for strikeouts, and Wheeler took a shutout into the seventh inning before Austin Riley tagged him for a two-run shot. Unfortunately for the Phillies, the new high-leverage duo of Hector Neris and Brandon Workman proceeded to melt down in the eighth and ninth. Wheeler will take a 2.76 ERA and 20:6 K:BB through 32.2 innings into his next outing Friday in a rematch with Atlanta back at Citizens Bank Park. |
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| Aug 16 2020 | Wheeler (3-0) allowed two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out four over seven innings as he earned the win Sunday against the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler was forced to settle for a no-decision in his last turn through the rotation. However, he was sharp against the Mets as he held them scoreless outside of two runs in the fourth inning. The right-hander's strikeout rate has been down to begin the season, but he's been able to mostly limit run production with a 2.81 ERA over 25.2 innings across four starts this season. He'll attempt to remain effective on the road Saturday against Atlanta. |
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| Aug 11 2020 | Wheeler allowed three earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out two across 5.2 innings Tuesday against the Orioles. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler held the Orioles scoreless through five innings but was never particularly dominant, as he allowed at least one baserunner in each of the first three innings. He sat down six in a row and appeared to be in a rhythm until he allowed four of the first six batters he faced to reach base in the sixth frame, accounting for all three of his earned runs. While Wheeler has a 2.89 ERA through 18.2 innings, he has yet to display the ability to miss bats as he has just eight strikeouts compared to five walks. He'll draw his next start Sunday against the Mets. |
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| Aug 5 2020 | Wheeler (2-0) earned the win in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Yankees after giving up three runs (two earned) on six hits with two strikeouts and two walks over six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander labored out of the gate as he surrendered four hits, a walk and three runs over the first two frames, but he tightened things up over the next four innings. Wheeler now has a 2.08 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 6:4 K:BB through his first two starts (13 innings) with the Phillies. Depending how Philadelphia orients its rotation coming out of Wednesday's twin bill, his next turn will come Monday versus Atlanta or Tuesday against Baltimore. |
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| Aug 4 2020 | Wheeler will start Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old hasn't started since making his season debut July 25, since the Marlins' COVID-19 outbreak put both teams on hiatus last week. Wheeler will look to build on his dominating opening performance after allowing one run on five hits and two walks over seven innings. |
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| Jul 30 2020 | Wheeler's scheduled start against the Blue Jays on Saturday has been postponed, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Phillies announced that a pair of staff members tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in the week, prompting the team to shut down its stadium and postpone this weekend's series against the Blue Jays. It remains to be seen when Wheeler will pitch next. |
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| Jul 25 2020 | Wheeler earned the win versus Miami on Saturday, hurling seven innings and giving up one run on five hits and two walks while striking out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toeing the mound less than a week after his wife gave birth to the couple's first child, Wheeler was in complete control throughout his seven innings, scattering five singles and a pair of walks while throwing 57 of 87 pitches for strikes. His only real trouble came in the fifth inning when the Marlins put three consecutive runners on base with a pair of singles and a walk, but Wheeler emerged from the threat allowing only one run by inducing an inning-ending double play. After some initial uncertainty about playing out the season, the 30-year-old now appears determined to take the ball for Philadelphia every five turns. His next start is scheduled for Thursday on the road against the loaded Yankees offense. |
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| Jul 22 2020 | Wheeler is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Marlins after his wife Dominque gave birth to a healthy boy earlier this week, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old's availability for the start of the season has remained up in the air throughout summer training due to the impending birth of the couple's first child, but he won't end up missing any starts. Wheeler was previously expected to miss two turns through the rotation while on paternity leave, but he'll instead begin the season as the No. 2 starter with no expected interruptions on the horizon. The right-hander had a 3.96 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 195:50 K:BB over 195.1 innings with the Mets last season before signing a five-year, $118 million deal with the Phillies in December. |
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| Jul 19 2020 | Wheeler is starting Sunday's exhibition contest against the Orioles, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old's status for the start of the season remains up in the air with his wife pregnant and due to give birth essentially any day, but for now he lines up to start Saturday against the Marlins. Wheeler also expressed some concerns in early July about returning from paternity leave amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but he hasn't provided any further indications that he's considering opting out. He's expected to miss two starts once his wife goes into labor, due to the standard three days on the paternity list plus going through the necessary protocols before rejoining the team. |
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| Jul 5 2020 | Wheeler hasn't decided whether he'll rejoin the Phillies following the upcoming birth of his child, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old is expected to miss at least two starts while on paternity leave due to the expanded protocols for COVID-19, but he could also end up opting out of the remainder of the season entirely. Wheeler reported to summer training this week and said he currently feels comfortable about the situation, but he also said it's something he's regularly thinking about with his wife Dominque due toward the end of July. He may not be available for the beginning of the season depending when she goes into labor, so there's a chance he wouldn't see the field at all in 2020 if he declines to return. For the time being, Wheeler will continue preparing for the start of the season. |
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| Jun 26 2020 | Wheeler could miss time early in the season as his wife is due to give birth to the couple's first child around Opening Day, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: How exactly players will handle fatherhood is one of many questions that come with resuming the season in the middle of a pandemic. In a typical season, players usually miss roughly three days for paternity leave, but the upcoming season will of course be far from typical and may require different protocols. The Phillies' big offseason acquisition could wind up not missing a single start, but if he has to go through some sort of quarantine before returning to the club, he could miss nearly a quarter of the shortened season. |
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| Mar 27 2020 | Wheeler finished his Grapefruit League campaign with a 5.40 ERA and a 9:3 K:BB in 8.1 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Small-sample ERAs don't mean much, and they shouldn't be too worrying in Wheeler's case. He posted spring ERAs of 8.10 and 4.80 in 2018 and 2019, respectively, but finished the regular season with ERAs of 3.31 and 3.96. He'll slot in as the Phillies second starter behind Aaron Nola this season. |
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| Dec 4 2019 | Wheeler signed a five year, $118 million deal with the Phillies on Wednesday, Marc Carig of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler will remain in the NL East, where he spent the first five seasons of his big-league career for the Mets. After an injury-filled start to his career, Wheeler has emerged as a solid starter over the last two seasons, averaging 30 starts per season while posting a 3.65 ERA and a 3.37 WHIP. He'll slot in next to Aaron Nola at the top of the Phillies' rotation. |
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| Nov 14 2019 | Wheeler rejected his qualifying offer from the Mets on Thursday, making him a free agent, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite entering a free-agent pool that includes other starting pitchers like Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg, Wheeler is expected to have an appealing market of his own. The right-hander posted a 1.26 WHIP with a career-high 195 strikeouts in 2019. The Mets will be able to receive draft-pick compensation if Wheeler signs elsewhere, but that isn't expected to have a significant impact on his value. |
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| Nov 4 2019 | Wheeler received a $17.8 million qualifying offer from the Mets on Monday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old is an appealing option in free agency this offseason, so he is expected to decline the offer and hit the open market. Wheeler recorded a 3.96 ERA with a 195:50 K:BB over 195.1 innings last season. |
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| Sep 26 2019 | Wheeler (11-8) took the loss against the Marlins on Thursday, giving up three earned runs on five hits over eight innings, striking out 10 and walking none as the Mets eventually fell 4-2. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a hard-luck loss for Wheeler, who turned in a brilliant outing only to be matched by Jordan Yamamoto, who also turned in a double-digit strikeout effort. Wheeler has been on a torrid run to close out the season, with this outing leaving him with just eight earned runs over his last 40 innings since Aug. 30. He'll end the year with a 3.96 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 195:50 K:BB across 195.1 innings. |
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| Sep 22 2019 | Wheeler allowed two runs (one earned) on seven hits with one walk and six strikeouts across seven innings during a no-decision against the Reds on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old only had two 1-2-3 innings, but he worked around 10 baserunners (counting the reached on error) to only yield two runs. Wheeler hasn't allowed more than two runs since Aug. 24, as he's posted a 1.41 ERA in his last five outings. Wheeler is 11-7 with a 3.99 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 185 strikeouts in 187.1 innings this season. He will make his last start of the year Thursday at home against the Marlins. |
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| Sep 16 2019 | Wheeler did not factor into the decision against the Dodgers on Sunday, pitching seven innings and giving up one run on six hits and no walks while striking out nine. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wheeler was superb in his seven innings of work, inducing 17 swinging strikes and posting his highest strikeout total since May 31. He departed after the seventh inning in line for a win but watched the Mets' bullpen surrender the lead over the final two frames. Wheeler has now allowed a single run in each of his last four outings to lower his season ERA to 4.09 -- the lowest it has been since opening day. The 28-year-old's next scheduled start will be a road tilt in Cincinnati on Saturday. |
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| Sep 11 2019 | Wheeler (11-7) allowed one run on seven hits with two walks and seven strikeouts across seven innings to earn a victory against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's allowing a lot of baserunners and owns a 1.56 WHIP in his last three outings, but during that stretch, he's also pitched three one-run games (1.50 ERA). One has to figure all the baserunners will eventually catch up to Wheeler, but he has just a handful of starts remaining, and owners have to ride the hot streak. He has a 4.21 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 170 strikeouts in 173.1 innings this season. Wheeler will be back on the hill at home Sunday against the Dodgers. |
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| Sep 4 2019 | Wheeler (10-7) allowed one run on seven hits with two walks and three strikeouts across five innings while earning a victory against the Nationals on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old has been inconsistent at times this season, but he's yielded just one run in each of his last two outings. It might not last, though, as Wheeler has been a bit fortunate, only allowing two runs in his last 11 innings despite 19 base runners. Owners will take it for now, though, as Wheeler has improved his overall numbers -- 4.33 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 163 strikeouts in 166.1 innings this season. He will face the the Diamondbacks at home in his next outing Tuesday. |
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| Aug 30 2019 | Wheeler allowed one run on seven hits with three walks and four strikeouts across | six innings during a no-decision against the Phillies on Friday. |
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| Aug 24 2019 | Wheeler didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 9-5 loss to Atlanta, giving | up five runs (four earned) on five hits and four walks over six innings while striking |
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| Aug 18 2019 | Wheeler gave up four runs (three earned) on four hits and one walk while striking | out two through five innings in a no-decision against the Royals on Sunday. |
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| Aug 13 2019 | Wheeler (9-7) took the loss Tuesday, coughing up five runs on 12 hits and two walks | over five innings while striking out two as the Mets fell 5-3 to Atlanta. |
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| Aug 6 2019 | Wheeler (9-6) picked up the win in Tuesday's 5-0 victory over the Marlins, allowing | eight hits and a walk over eight scoreless innings while striking out five. |
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| Aug 1 2019 | Wheeler (8-6) picked up the win against the White Sox on Thursday, scattering four | hits over seven shutout innings, striking out seven with no walks as the Mets won |
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| Jul 26 2019 | Wheeler (shoulder) was activated<\/a> off the 10-day injured list to start Friday's game against the Pirates. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 26 2019 | Wheeler (7-6) allowed three runs on six hits with no walks and seven strikeouts across 5.1 innings while earning a victory against the Pirates on Friday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 24 2019 | Wheeler (shoulder) is slated to start Friday's game against the Pirates, Matt Ehalt of Yahoo Sports<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 23 2019 | Wheeler (shoulder) threw a 30-pitch simulated game Tuesday and feels ready to return from the 10-day injured list, Tim Britton of The Athletic<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 22 2019 | Wheeler (shoulder) is tentatively scheduled to return from the injured list Friday against the Pirates, Mike Puma of the New York Post<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 21 2019 | Wheeler (shoulder) could return from the injured list during New York's upcoming weekend series against the Pirates, which runs from July 26 to July 28, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 21 2019 | Wheeler (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Sunday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 21 2019 | Wheeler (shoulder) is expected to return from the injured list during New York's upcoming weekend series against the Pirates, which runs from July 26 to July 28, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 19 2019 | Manager Mickey Callaway hasn't ruled out Wheeler (shoulder) returning to the mound within the next week, Mike Puma of the New York Post<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 18 2019 | Wheeler (shoulder) made 10 throws from 75 feet and 15 throws from 90 feet Thursday, Tim Healey of Newsday<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 17 2019 | Wheeler (shoulder) played catch Wednesday, Matt Ehalt of Yahoo Sports<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 16 2019 | Wheeler's bout with shoulder fatigue isn't viewed as a serious concern and is expected to result in a minimum-length stay on the 10-day injured list, Matt Ehalt of Yahoo Sports<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 16 2019 | Wheeler (shoulder) said that his MRI results were \"pretty much clean,\" Tim Healey of Newsday<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 15 2019 | The Mets intend to place Wheeler on the 10-day injured list due to right shoulder fatigue, a source tells Tim Healey of Newsday<\/a>. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 7 2019 | Wheeler (6-6) gave up six runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out seven through five innings to take the loss against the Phillies on Sunday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 2 2019 | Wheeler allowed two earned runs on five hits and a walk while striking out eight across 6.1 innings Tuesday against the Yankees. He did not factor into the decision. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 2 2019 | Wheeler, who will start Tuesday's game against the Yankees, is slated to receive his second turn of the week Sunday against the Phillies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 27 2019 | Wheeler allowed one earned run on two hits and two walks while striking out seven across six innings Thursday against the Phillies. He did not factor into the decision. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 22 2019 | Wheeler (6-5) earned the win Saturday against the Cubs by allowing one run on five hits across seven innings. He struck out five and walked one. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 17 2019 | Wheeler (5-5) allowed five runs (four earned) on 10 hits with four strikeouts and two walks across six innings while taking a loss against the Braves on Monday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 15 2019 | Wheeler will make his next start Monday against the Braves in Atlanta rather than Sunday versus the Cardinals, Matt Ehalt of Yahoo Sports<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 11 2019 | Wheeler (5-4) took the loss, allowing nine runs (five earned) on 10 hits and one walk while striking out six over 4.2 innings in the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday against the Yankees. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 10 2019 | Wheeler will start Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Tim Healey of Newsday<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 6 2019 | Wheeler allowed three runs on three hits with six strikeouts and one walk across seven innings during a no-decision against the Giants on Thursday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 1 2019 | Wheeler (5-3) struck out nine en route to the win in a 5-4 victory over the Diamondbacks on Friday. He allowed four runs on seven hits over seven innings. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 1 2019 | Wheeler (5-3) picked up the win in Friday's 5-4 victory over the Diamondbacks, allowing four runs on seven hits over seven innings while striking out nine. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 26 2019 | Wheeler (4-3) allowed three runs on five hits with eight strikeouts and one walk across 7.1 innings while earning a victory against the Tigers on Sunday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 21 2019 | Wheeler allowed three earned runs on four hits while walking two and striking out six across seven innings Tuesday against the Nationals. He did not factor into the decision. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 16 2019 | Wheeler (3-3) allowed six runs on 11 hits with six strikeouts and two walks across six innings while taking the loss against the Nationals on Thursday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 16 2019 | Wheeler (3-3) allowed six runs on 11 hits with six strikeouts and two walks across six innings while taking a loss against the Nationals on Thursday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 10 2019 | Wheeler (3-2) picked up the win after surrendering two runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out 11 over seven innings Friday against the Marlins. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 25 2018 | Wheeler (4-6) allowed two runs on four hits and one walk across seven innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Padres. He struck out three. | Wheeler pitched quite well and limited baserunners to great effect, aside from the third inning when he allowed a pair of runs on three hits and a walk. He was rather efficient as well, needing just 99 pitches (65 strikes) to power through seven frames. Wheeler scuffled a bit over his previous two outings, but this quality start lowered his ERA back to 4.33 ahead of this weekend's scheduled matchup with the Pirates. |
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| Jul 14 2018 | Wheeler (3-6) picked up the win Saturday, giving up four runs on eight hits and two walks over 7.2 innings while striking out seven in a 7-4 victory over the Nationals. | The right-hander held the Nats off the scoreboard until the sixth inning, but most of the damage off Wheeler came as he faded in the eighth, not a surprising outcome after he threw 113 pitches (81 strikes) -- just one pitch off his season high. The win was his first since April 29, and his first at Citi Field in over a year. Wheeler will carry a 4.44 ERA into the All-Star break. |
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| Jul 9 2018 | Wheeler struck out eight but allowed three runs on seven hits and three walks and lasted just 4.2 innings in a no-decision Monday against the Phillies. | Wheeler induced a ridiculous 16 swinging strikes but just couldn't find the strike zone when he needed to. His wildness didn't just lead to free passes but unnecessarily deep counts as well, as Wheeler wound up throwing 102 pitches while failing to complete the fifth. The short start was uncharacteristic for Wheeler, who had failed to complete six innings just four times in 16 outings heading into Monday's start. He has shown flashes of brilliance this season, but Wheeler's inconsistency will leave him with a 4.42 ERA heading into his last start of the first half Saturday against the Nationals. |
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| Jul 4 2018 | Wheeler is scheduled to make his next start Monday in one half of the Mets' doubleheader with the Phillies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | Wheeler had been lined up to start the Mets' series finale Sunday against the Rays, but he'll be pushed back a day in the schedule as the team makes room for a new fifth starter. P.J. Conlon and Chris Flexen are the most likely the candidates to be recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas to start Sunday, while the other could be an option for the second half of the doubleheader or Tuesday's game against Philadelphia. The change in the pitching schedule means that Wheeler will be denied a two-start week, though he'll be in store for a two step during the final week before the All-Star break. He'll likely make his final start of the first half June 14 or 15 against the Nationals at Citi Field. |
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| Jul 3 2018 | Wheeler gave up two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out five in 6.1 innings Tuesday against the Blue Jays. He did not factor in the decision. | His bullpen surrendered six runs over the final 1.2 innings, so Wheeler was denied the win. Wheeler has a 2.73 ERA and 27 strikeouts over his last 26.1 innings (four starts). His next outing should come Sunday against the Rays. |
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| Jun 27 2018 | Wheeler did not receive a decision in Wednesday's loss to the Pirates, tossing seven shutout innings with seven strikeouts while allowing five hits and a walk. | Wheeler was dominant, as he didn't allow an extra-base hit and induced 22 swinging strikes en route to throwing 75 strikes out of his 105 pitches on the night. A ninth inning implosion by closer Jeurys Familia cost the 28-year-old a chance at his first win since April, but it was still good for his fourth quality start in six tries in June. The righty sports a 4.47 ERA and 8.7 K/9 heading into Wednesday's tilt against the Blue Jays. |
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| Jun 22 2018 | Wheeler (2-6) took the loss Friday, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks over seven innings while striking out seven as the Mets fell 5-2 to the Dodgers. | The right-hander threw 71 of 114 pitches for strikes and generated a solid 15 swinging strikes, but one mistake to Cody Bellinger in the sixth inning resulted in a grand slam that the Mets' anemic offense couldn't match. Wheeler will take a 4.85 ERA into his next outing Wednesday at home against the Pirates. |
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| Jun 17 2018 | Wheeler allowed two earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out eight across six innings Sunday against the Diamondbacks. He did not factor into the decision. | Wheeler began the game with three clean innings but allowed four consecutive Diamondbacks to reach base in the fourth inning, accounting for the two runs he allowed. The only extra-base hit he allowed was a double, marking the fourth time in his past six starts that he didn't surrender a home run. While still inconsistent -- he allowed six earned runs in his previous start-- Wheeler is a good source of strikeouts and has performed much better of late, as he has seen his ERA drop from 5.92 to 4.82 in six starts since May 16. |
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| Jun 12 2018 | Wheeler (2-5) allowed six runs on eight hits and four walks while striking out two over 5.2 innings in Tuesday's loss to the Braves. | Wheeler allowed just two baserunners through the first three frames before allowing three singles and run in the fourth inning. The wheels fell off in the sixth when the righty allowed six of the first seven batters to reach base -- including a solo homer to Freddie Freeman -- before being lifted from the contest. Reliever Paul Sewald came in and immediately served up a grand slam to Ozzie Albies, tacking an additional three runs onto the starter's ledger. It was a disappointing result for Wheeler, who had recorded back-to-back quality starts in his first two outings in June. He lines up to take on the Diamondbacks on Sunday. |
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| Jun 11 2018 | Wheeler will now start Tuesday against the Braves, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | Wheeler had originally been scheduled to pitch Wednesday, but a Monday off day allows the Mets to skip Jason Vargas and slide everyone else up one day. That means that Wheeler is likely in line for a two-start week, as he'd be able to pitch again Sunday in Arizona. |
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| Jun 6 2018 | Wheeler didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Orioles, allowing just three hits and a walk across seven scoreless innings. He struck out five. | Wheeler needed just 93 pitches to get through seven frames, tying his longest start of the season. Despite the strong outing, the right-hander was forced to settle with a no-decision as his counterpart Dylan Bundy fired seven shutout innings of his own. Wheeler has now tossed three quality starts in his last four outings, lowering his ERA from 5.92 to 4.57 over that stretch. He'll look to build off of Wednesday's strong outing in his next start, which will come on the road against the Braves. |
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| Jun 2 2018 | Wheeler's next start will come against the Orioles on Wednesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | Wheeler was originally expected to take the hill against the Yankees on Friday, but will have his start bumped up with the Mets having a pair of off days next week. The change in opponents provides a much more favorable matchup for the 28-year-old. |
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| Jun 1 2018 | Wheeler tossed six innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out four, but he didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Cubs. | Wheeler put together a quality outing, but the bullpen spoiled it by surrendering the lead in the seventh inning. He sits with a 2-4 record, having accrued a 5.14 ERA and 1.48 WHIP with 57 strikeouts across 56 innings. His next start figures to come Friday against the Yankees. |
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| May 27 2018 | Wheeler allowed four earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out six across six innings Sunday against the Mets. He did not factor into the decision | Wheeler had a rough third inning -- he allowed a three-run home run to Jesus Aguilar as well as both of his walks -- but pitched fairly well otherwise. He limited baserunners, highlighted by three hitless innings, a notable development as he had allowed 10 or more runners to reach base in three starts this season. While his season-long numbers remain ugly, this start wasn't necessarily the setback that the box score made it appear to be. |
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| May 22 2018 | Wheeler (2-4) allowed three runs (one earned) on seven hits with no walks across six innings en route to a loss Tuesday against the Marlins. He struck out nine. | Wheeler was quite effective aside from the second inning, when four hits and an error plated three for the visitors, with just one going down as an earned run. The right-hander pounded the strike zone at a 74 percent clip and tied his season high in punchouts while delivering his second quality start in three outings. Wheeler has taken his fair share of lumps this season, but he's also flashed his significant upside and will look to build on this outing in his next scheduled start Sunday against the Brewers. |
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| May 16 2018 | Wheeler (2-3) took the loss against the Blue Jays on Wednesday, allowing six runs on seven hits and three walks over four-plus innings while striking out seven. | He continues to rack up Ks -- it's the fourth time in seven starts Wheeler has struck out at least seven batters -- but otherwise this was another ugly outing for the right-hander, as the Jays took him deep twice to push his HR/9 to 1.4 through 38 innings. Wheeler's inconsistency has left him with a 5.92 ERA on the year, making him a risky fantasy play even with a favorable matchup coming up Monday at home against the Marlins. |
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| May 9 2018 | Wheeler allowed one run on four hits and three walks across six innings in a no-decision Wednesday against the Reds. He struck out seven. | It was a nice bounce-back effort from Wheeler, who was tagged for eight runs on 10 hits -- including a pair of homers -- across six innings in his previous outing. He still owns an unsightly 5.03 ERA through 34 innings this season, but if you exclude last week's implosion, the 27-year-old owns a much more respectable 3.54 ERA and 28:11 K:BB across his other five starts (28 innings). He'll look to keep things rolling in his next start, which should come at home against the Blue Jays. |
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| May 5 2018 | Wheeler (2-2) took the loss against the Rockies on Friday, coughing up eight runs on 10 hits and three walks over six innings while striking out three. | The back end of the Mets' rotation is a disaster right now, and Wheeler is one of the main culprits, After posting quality starts in his first two outings of the season, the right-hander has allowed 14 runs in 15 innings over his last three to rocket his ERA up to 5.79. He'll look to turn things around Wednesday on the road against the Reds. |
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| Apr 24 2018 | Wheeler surrendered four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three over four innings in Tuesday's win against the Cardinals. He did not factor into the decision. | Wheeler wasn't missing many bats, as he induced just three swings and misses, but he was dotting the zone and got 20 called strikes. The righty twirled quality starts in each of his first two times out, so this effort marks a bit of a step back. With Jason Vargas (hand) set to make his season debut Saturday, there was some concern that Wheeler may not stay in the rotation next time through, but that seems to be a non-issue now thanks to Matt Harvey's move to the bullpen. He's lined up for a favorable matchup against the Padres in San Diego on Sunday. |
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| Apr 22 2018 | Wheeler won't make his scheduled start Sunday against the Braves as the game has been postponed due to rain, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record reports. | The makeup game has been scheduled for May 28. The Mets have not announced when Wheeler will make his next start. The team opens up a three-game series against the Cardinals on Tuesday. |
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| Apr 22 2018 | Wheeler will start Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | Wheeler's scheduled Sunday start was postponed due to rain, so the Mets have decided to simply bump back all of their starters' expected start dates by one game. |
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| Apr 18 2018 | Wheeler allowed three runs on seven hits in Tuesday's loss to the Nationals, tallying three walks and two strikeouts. | In his second start off the disabled list, Wheeler looked good in Tuesday's outing. He surrendered just two extra-base hits in 6 innings (both were doubles by Trea Turner), and he stretched it out to 99 pitches on the evening. Wheeler was limited to 17 starts last year due to injuries, and he's looking to earn his spot in the Mets' rotation as the return date of Jason Vargas (hand) looms in the near future. The 27-year-old will take on the Braves next in Atlanta. |
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| Apr 13 2018 | The Mets are listing Wheeler as their probable starter for Tuesday's game against the Nationals, Matt Kelly of MLB.com reports. | Though Jason Vargas (hand) tossed 85 pitches in a simulated game Thursday and looks to be closing in on a return from the 10-day disabled list, he won't claim a rotation spot just yet after Wheeler submitted a gem in his spot start Wednesday against the Marlins. Wheeler gave up just one run while allowing two hits and a walk and striking out seven across seven frames to claim the victory and boost the Mets to an MLB-best 10-1 record. The Mets will give Wheeler an opportunity to build on the performance, but he'll face a far tougher test Tuesday against a Washington offense that owns a .728 team OPS entering play Friday, a mark 131 points higher than the Marlins'. |
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| Apr 11 2018 | Wheeler (1-0) picked up the win against the Marlins on Wednesday, allowing one run on two hits and a walk while striking out seven. | The right-hander gave up a solo home run to Miguel Rojas in the first inning but settled down after that, throwing 56 of 83 pitches for strikes and retiring the final 16 batters he faced. Wheeler isn't guaranteed another turn in the Mets' rotation, as Jason Vargas (hand) is set to throw 85 pitches in a simulated game Thursday, but if he does make another start it would come Tuesday at home against the Nats. |
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| Apr 8 2018 | Wheeler is being considered to start Wednesday's game against the Marlins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | While Seth Lugo is also seen as a potential option to start Wednesday's game, the Mets may opt to use Wheeler as their starter depending on Lugo's availability. Wheeler has pitched one game (five innings) at Triple-A Las Vegas this season, over which he allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out six batters. |
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| Mar 22 2018 | Wheeler may no longer be a lock for a spot in the Mets' Opening Day rotation after another rough outing Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | Wheeler seemed to be a logical fit in the rotation with Jason Vargas (hand) on the mend, but he has struggled mightily in his last two outings. He was tagged for five runs (three earned) on seven hits over 2.0 innings against the Nationals on Thursday. Per DiComo, Wheeler's poor showing was followed by a lights-out performance from Seth Lugo, who struck out five batters over 4.0 scoreless innings. Wheeler may still retain his spot in the rotation, but there are also real possibilities that he gets moved to the bullpen or even starts the year at extended spring training. Look for Wheeler's situation -- along with Lugo's -- to come into focus over the weekend. |
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| Mar 18 2018 | Wheeler is schedule to throw a simulated game Monday, Tim Britton of The Athletic New York reports. | Wheeler will throw a one-inning simulated game Monday, then is scheduled to start Thursday's Grapefruit League game in place of Jason Vargas. Vargas, who was recently diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture in his non-pitching hand, could miss time if he opts to undergo surgery to repair the ailment. Prior to Vargas' injury, Wheeler had been on track to begin the season in the Mets' bullpen. However, the 27-year-old righty may open the year as the club's fifth starter if Vargas ends up missing time. So far this spring, Wheeler has allowed six runs on 15 hits and two walks over four games (eight innings). |
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| Mar 14 2018 | Wheeler may be behind Steven Matz in the battle for the Mets' fifth starter job simply because he's viewed as the better potential reliever, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record reports. | Both pitchers have the sort of significant injuries histories which suggest that a move to the bullpen could be good for their health. Both struggled similarly in abbreviated 2017 seasons (with a 5.03 FIP for Wheeler and a 5.05 FIP for Matz), leaving neither as a particularly attractive rotation candidate. Wheeler had the higher strikeout and walk rates last year and has a higher fastball velocity, while Matz is more of a sinker and control specialist. The former profile would seem to be a better fit in the bullpen, so it's possible Wheeler begins the year there, though even then he'd likely be only one injury away from returning to the Mets' starting rotation. |
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| Mar 14 2018 | Wheeler allowed five runs on seven hits and two walks over three innings while striking out three in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals. | Facing a Nats lineup missing only a couple of regulars, Wheeler gave up three runs in the first inning while having difficulty keeping runners close, as Trea Turner and Bryce Harper combined for three steals against him. The right-hander still has a strong 11:2 K:BB through eight innings this spring, but with Steven Matz showing improvement, Wheeler can't afford any more bad outings if he wants to break camp as the Mets' fifth starter. |
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| Mar 8 2018 | Wheeler tossed three scoreless innings, allowing four hits and striking out four without walking a batter in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees. | The 27-year-old headed into the spring seemingly ticketed for the bullpen, but he looked like an ace Wednesday, as he was spotting his 96 mph fastball and curveball exactly where he wanted them. Perhaps more important than Wheeler's 8:0 K:BB through his first five spring innings is the fact that Steven Matz has struggled out of the gate, opening the door for Wheeler to seize a rotation assignment. There's still time before Opening Day for Matz to regain the edge in the battle for the fifth starter spot, but at the moment it looks like Wheeler's job to lose. |
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| Mar 8 2018 | Wheeler tossed three scoreless innings, allowing four hits and striking out four without walking a batter, in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees. | The 27-year-old headed into the spring seemingly ticketed for the bullpen, but he looked like an ace Wednesday, as he was spotting his 96 mph fastball and curveball exactly where he wanted them. Perhaps more important than Wheeler's 8:0 K:BB through his first five spring innings is the fact that Steven Matz has struggled out of the gate, opening the door for Wheeler to seize a rotation assignment. There's still time before Opening Day for Matz to regain the edge in the battle for the fifth starter spot, but at the moment it looks like Wheeler's job to lose. |
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| Mar 1 2018 | Wheeler struggled in one inning of relief Wednesday against the Braves, giving up a run on three hits and two wild pitches while striking out two. | The right-hander is in the running for the fifth starter spot to begin the season, but at the moment he seems to be behind free-agent signee Jason Vargas for the job, with Robert Gsellman and Seth Lugo also in the mix. Wheeler has yet to make a relief appearance in the majors and may have trouble adjusting to the role, but given the question marks around Jacob deGrom (back) and Steven Matz (elbow), a strong spring from Wheeler could still move him up in the pecking order and into the rotation come Opening Day. |
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| Feb 22 2018 | Wheeler (arm) will start the Mets' Grapefruit League opener Friday against the Braves, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record reports. | One of eight starters competing for a spot in the rotation this spring, Wheeler is a more realistic candidate for the No. 5 gig than most of his fellow challengers, but he's still viewed as the underdog to frontrunner Steven Matz (elbow) for those duties. Given the fragile health that Matz, as well as Noah Syndergaard and Matt Harvey, have shown in the past, the Mets are still eager to stretch Wheeler out this spring as rotation insurance, though opening the season in long relief remains the most likely outcome at the moment. A bullpen assignment may ultimately prove to be the best way for the Mets to optimize Wheeler, who harbors his own injury concerns after missing the 2015 and 2016 seasons while recovering from Tommy John surgery and making only 17 starts in 2017 due to a stress fracture in his right arm. Wheeler's availability this early in the spring at least suggests the Mets aren't worried about a setback in his recovery from the arm injury heading into Opening Day. |
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| Feb 21 2018 | Wheeler (arm) is still viewed as a starting pitcher and is in competition for a rotation spot, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | Contrary to Tuesday's reports, which suggested that Wheeler will start the season in the bullpen, manager Mickey Callaway said Wednesday that the team still considers Wheeler to be a starting pitcher. He'll start the team's Grapefruit League opener and will contend for a spot in the Mets' rotation. |
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| Feb 20 2018 | Wheeler (arm) will start the season in the bullpen following the Mets' acquisition of Jason Vargas, the New York Daily News reports. | Wheeler made 17 starts for the Mets last season, his first big-league appearances since 2014. He battled multiple injuries throughout the season and struggled to a 5.21 ERA. A move to the pen might be a good idea for the talented but injury-prone pitcher, though Wheeler could easily be back in the rotation if someone else gets injured. |
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| Feb 12 2018 | Wheeler, limited to just 17 starts last season due to a stress fracture in his pitching (right) arm, has spent the past six months injecting himself with prescription Forteo, a pharmaceutical typically used to battle osteoporosis, Newsday reports. | Forteo is used to help bone strength and density, and Wheeler hopes that the injections will help prevent a reoccurrence of the stress fracture that ended his season last July 22. Former Met, Erik Goeddel, followed a similar practice when he had a similar ailment and the injections worked. Wheeler's goal this season is to make 30 starts, if that happens, 2018 would be the first time he has hit that mark since the 2014 season. |
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| Feb 8 2018 | Wheeler (arm) will make $1.9 million in 2018 after winning his arbitration case, Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com reports. | The Mets came in at $1.5 million. Wheeler only pitched in 17 games in 2017, posting a 5.21 ERA and 1.59 WHIP with a 81:40 K:BB over 86.1 innings before hitting the DL in late July due to a stress reaction in his right arm. The 27-year-old appears to be at full health heading into spring training and figures to be the fourth starter in the Mets' stable during this upcoming season. |
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| Nov 4 2017 | Wheeler (arm) was reinstated from the 60-day DL on Friday. | Wheeler was placed on the shelf in late July, and wound up missing the rest of the season due to a stress reaction in his throwing arm. Looking ahead, he should be fully healed and healthy going into spring training. |
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| Sep 23 2017 | Wheeler (arm) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Saturday, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports. | Saturday's transaction was procedural only, as Wheeler had previously been ruled out for the year. However, the Mets needed to make the move in order to open a spot on the 40-man roster for fellow pitcher Noah Syndergaard. While Wheeler's 2017 campaign was cut short, he should be back to 100 percent in advance of spring training next year. |
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| Aug 24 2017 | Wheeler (arm) had his throwing program cut short Thursday and is officially being shut down for the rest of the season, Kristie Ackert of The New York Daily News reports. | With little left to play for in 2017, the Mets decided there was no reason to try and rush Wheeler back into action this year, especially considering the 86.1 innings he pitched this season were his first in the big leagues since 2014. Expect the right-hander to be recovered from the stress reaction in his upper arm in time for spring training, but an innings cap in 2018 remains a possibility as the team tries to keep Wheeler healthy. |
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| Aug 15 2017 | Wheeler (arm) resumed throwing off flat ground over the weekend, Marc Carig of Newsday reports. | The Mets shut Wheeler down for nearly three weeks with a stress reaction in his right arm, but it appears that he'll now attempt to ramp things up again in anticipation of returning from the 10-day disabled list later in the season. Given the amount of time he's already missed, Wheeler will almost certainly require a rehab assignment after he's been cleared to face hitters, likely meaning that he won't be activated until September. |
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| Jul 24 2017 | Wheeler was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday with a stress reaction in his right arm. | This is the first news of any injury ailing the right-hander, although it may help explain his recent struggles on the mound. It's unclear how long he'll need to be sidelined in order to be back to his old self, but more information should come forth as he resumes activity again. Tyler Pill will emerge from the minors to replace him on the active roster. |
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| Jul 22 2017 | Wheeler allowed five runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out six batters through five innings during Saturday's win over Oakland. He didn't factor into the decision. | Wheeler has now allowed 11 runs through 16.1 innings over his past three starts. It's a discouraging stretch because he had showed nice fantasy potential after posting a 3.45 ERA and 8.0 K/9 in his first nine starts of the year. For now, it's likely best to leave Wheeler to deep settings, or at least be very selective with his matchups. A date at PNC Park against the Padres is up next for the 27-year-old righty. |
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| Jul 17 2017 | Wheeler (3-7) allowed four runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out five batters through 5.1 innings during Monday's loss to St. Louis. | Wheeler has pitched well since returning from the disabled list with six earned runs allowed over 15 innings through three starts. A few poor outings have his season-long 4.98 ERA and 1.55 WHIP out of whack with his talent, and Wheeler has the upside to be a serviceable fantasy asset moving forward. It's probably still wise to be a little selective with his matchups, though. Wheeler lines up to face Oakland at Citi Field in his next start. |
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| Jul 8 2017 | Wheeler (3-6) gave up two runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out five over six innings in a loss to the Cardinals on Saturday. | He was outdueled by opposing starter Adam Wainwright, but this represents a step forward for Wheeler, who brought his ERA back under 5.00 with his sixth quality start of the season. The 27-year-old gave up 15 earned runs in two starts before landing on the DL with a biceps injury last month, and then he only lasted 3.2 innings in his first start back. The Mets suggested in the spring that Wheeler, who finishes the first half having thrown 76 frames, would face an innings limit in the low-100s in his first season back from Tommy John surgery. |
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| Jul 7 2017 | Wheeler is the scheduled starter for Saturday's game against the Cardinals, Marc Carig of Newsday reports. | With a rainout pushing Jacob DeGrom into Friday's series opener, the team will simply move Wheeler into the regular rotation spot of Rafael Montero. The 27-year-old righty hasn't made it through four innings over his last three outings and only recently returned from a DL stint due to biceps tendinitis, so he'll be looking for a strong bounce back game prior to the upcoming All-Star break. |
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| Jul 5 2017 | Wheeler will have his next start pushed back following Wednesday's postponement, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. | Wheeler was originally scheduled to pitch Friday, but after Wednesday's game was rained out, the Mets decided to push him back to allow Jacob DeGrom to take his place. While the big club hasn't hinted at anything regarding his next start, it seems likely that he'll simply slide back a day to take his turn in the rotation Saturday. |
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| Jul 2 2017 | Wheeler allowed two unearned runs on two hits and two walks over 3.2 innings in Saturday's win over the Phillies. He struck out four and didn't factor into the decision. | Despite the short outing, Wheeler held his own in his first start in 11 days following a brief stint on the DL due to biceps tendinitis. While the 27-year-old didn't get knocked around like he did in his previous two outings (15 runs on 14 hits), he failed to make it at least four innings for a third consecutive start. He owns an underwhelming 5.01 ERA and 3.98 BB/9 through 14 starts (70 innings) this season, though his 8.36 K/9 remains solid. He'll take his next turn Friday against the Cardinals. |
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| Jul 1 2017 | Wheeler (biceps) was activated from the DL in advance of Saturday's start against the Phillies. | He ended up missing just over the minimum 10 days on the DL with biceps tendinitis, as his last start was June 19. Wheeler has a 5.29 ERA and 1.54 WHIP with 61 strikeouts in 66.1 innings this season, and has yet to return to his pre-Tommy John surgery form. |
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| Jun 29 2017 | Wheeler (biceps) was confirmed as the starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the Phillies, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports. | Wheeler -- who was placed on the disabled list last Wednesday with a biceps issue -- was able to get through another bullpen with no issues Wednesday, clearing the way for him to return to the Mets' rotation over the weekend. The 27-year-old owns a 5.29 ERA and 61:29 K:BB ratio through 13 starts (66.1 innings) for the Mets this season. He'll line up against a Phillies team that has produced the second fewest runs in the majors this season. |
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| Jun 27 2017 | Manager Terry Collins said Wheeler (biceps) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session and is not yet slotted back into the rotation, James Wagner of The New York Times reports. | While the original hope was that Wheeler would only have to miss one start while on the DL, it's starting to look like he may need a little more time. If all goes well with his next bullpen, there may be a clearer idea of when he'll slot back into the big-league rotation. |
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| Jun 25 2017 | Wheeler (biceps) threw a 72-pitch bullpen session Sunday, MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports. | Earlier in the week, the Mets insinuated that Wheeler could only miss one start due to his presence on the 10-day disabled list. On Sunday, though, they were noncommittal about whether the right-hander would make his next start, which is scheduled for July 1 against the Phillies. |
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| Jun 21 2017 | General manager Sandy Alderson said Wheeler (biceps) is only expected to miss one start while on the disabled list, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | It appears Wheeler, who landed on the DL on Wednesday with biceps tendinitis, will be ready to rejoin the rotation when the minimum 10-day stint is up. Barring any setbacks, he would tentatively slot back into the rotation July 1 against the Phillies. |
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| Jun 21 2017 | Wheeler was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday due to biceps tendinitis. | It's unclear when exactly this injury was sustained, although it may go to partially explain why he's struggled so much in his past two starts. The move is retroactive to June 20, so he's eligible to return on June 30, although it's currently unclear if he'll need more than the minimum 10-day stint at this point. Tyler Pill and Erik Goeddel will come up from the minors to provide pitching reinforcements until he's back to full health. |
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| Jun 19 2017 | Wheeler (3-5) was scorched for seven runs on eight hits Monday against the Dodgers, as he took the loss after just two innings pitched. | With all the injury woes plaguing the Mets, a short, ineffective start was the last thing they needed. Wheeler had been one of the more consistent starters for New York, but his last two starts have been a disaster, with him failing to log more than two innings in either outing while coughing up 15 earned runs in that span. His 5.29 ERA has him trending in the wrong direction, but he'll look to right the ship in his next start Sunday against the scuffling Giants. |
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| Jun 13 2017 | Wheeler (3-4) got only five outs while allowing eight runs on six hits and three walks in Tuesday's blowout loss to the Cubs. | Damage control had largely been the name of the game for Wheeler, but all his baserunners finally caught up with him in this one. The 27-year-old righty had allowed just 11 earned runs over his past 41 innings (2.41 ERA); however, his 1.49 WHIP in that span portended a blowup, and this was a big one. He'll try to shake it off when he takes the ball for his second start of the week Sunday against the Nationals. |
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| Jun 7 2017 | Wheeler allowed the Rangers to score just a single run on six hits and three walks over seven innings Wednesday, striking out five in a no-decision. | He left with a lead, only to see Jerry Blevins blow it in the eighth inning before the Mets eked out a win in the ninth. While it hasn't always been pretty and efficient for Wheeler, he's managed to get the job done more often than not this year. Now 27 years old, Wheeler has only 60 MLB starts under his belt thanks to his 2014 Tommy John surgery, so there's still room for him to continue growing as a pitcher. The key will be cutting his walk rate, which remains too high at 3.73 BB/9. |
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| Jun 1 2017 | Wheeler (finger) has been confirmed as the starting pitcher for Thursday's game against the Brewers. | Wheeler's last start was cut short by a blister on his throwing hand, but it appears the setback will not prevent him from taking the mound Thursday. Wheeler is coming off a quality month, one in which he went 2-0 with a 2.74 ERA over four starts. |
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| Jun 1 2017 | Wheeler (3-3) allowed just two runs despite surrendering 10 hits and a walk over 6.1 innings during Thursday's loss to Milwaukee. He struck out six batters. | The 27-year-old righty has now allowed just 10 earned runs through 34 innings over his past six starts and sports a serviceable 3.72 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 8.3 K/9 for the campaign. It was also encouraging to see him issue just the single free pass Thursday, as his 3.7 BB/9 will need improvement if he's going to continue chipping away at his ratios. Wheeler lines up next for a tough road start against the Rangers. |
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| May 27 2017 | Wheeler was forced to leave his start after the sixth inning with a blister on his right hand, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports. | Wheeler had put together a solid performance before his premature departure, allowing just three runs on seven hits and recording five strikeouts. The young right-hander has established himself as a consistent arm in an injury-riddled Mets' rotation this season and, fortunately, this doesn't appear to be anything too serious. Consider him day-to-day as he aims for his next scheduled start, Thursday against the Brewers. |
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| May 25 2017 | Wheeler will start Saturday's game against the Pirates, Stephen Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. | The Mets juggled their rotation a bit due to the possibility of inclement weather hitting New York on Thursday, bumping Jacob deGrom back to Friday as a result. With that, Wheeler is now lined up to start Saturday opposite Pittsburgh ace Gerrit Cole. Wheeler, in his first season back from Tommy John surgery, is starting to round into form, notching a 2.12 ERA with 15 strikeouts over his last three outings. Walks have been a bit of an issue, however, as he's issued four or more free passes in three of his last four starts. |
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| May 20 2017 | Wheeler (3-2) allowed two runs on four hits and five walks while striking out five batters through five innings during Saturday's win over the Angels. | Wheeler has put together a solid stretch of starts with just five earned runs allowed and 19 strikeouts over 21.2 innings over his last four outings. He sports a 3.74 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 8.3 K/9 for the season, and the 26-year-old righty's fantasy value continues to trend up. Wheeler needs to cut down on his 4.2 BB/9 to pitch deeper into games, but expecting him to fine tune his craft going forward ins't out of the question. He missed the entire 2015 and 2016 campaigns, after all. Wheeler lines up to make his next start on the road against Pittsburgh. |
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| May 16 2017 | Wheeler allowed a single run on seven hits and a walk while striking out six batters over six innings during Monday's loss to Arizona. He didn't factor into the decision. | Outside of a solo home run allowed to Jake Lamb, it was a smooth outing for Wheeler, which is noteworthy considering the opponent and hitter-friendly venue. After missing all of 2015 and 2016, he looks to be settling in and has allowed just three earned runs over 16.2 innings through his past three starts. His year-long 3.76 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 8.3 K/9 are respectable fantasy marks, too. Wheeler lines up to make his second start of the week against the Angels this weekend. |
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| May 9 2017 | Wheeler (2-2) held the Giants to a single run on two hits and four walks with four strikeouts over six innings in Tuesday's 6-1 win. | This clocks in as Wheeler's second-longest start of the year, and while it's well and good that he was able to stifle one of the league's worst offenses, he also walked four batters for the second straight outing. Wheeler's been a bit of a frustrating fantasy asset, but thanks to his his pedigree and the dearth of quality pitching these days, he's an eminently ownable (or at least streamable) pitcher in most formats. |
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| Jun 19 2015 | Wheeler (elbow) will begin throwing in July, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. | Wheeler is nearly three months removed from Tommy John surgery and is on track to start a throwing program next month. If all goes well, the Mets are targeting next June or July for Wheeler's return. |
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| Apr 19 2015 | Wheeler (elbow) was placed on the 60-day DL on Wednesday, Mike Vorkunov of the Star-Ledger reports. | Wheeler's move to the 60-day DL opens up a 40-man roster spot. With both Travis d'Arnaud and Jerry Blevins suffering fractures Sunday, the club likely opened a spot to call up someone is not currently on the 40-man. Wheeler will miss the remainder of the season to Tommy John surgery anyway, so the placement on the 60-day DL doesn't change anything. |
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| Apr 4 2015 | Wheeler (elbow) has been placed on the 15-day DL, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports. | He will miss the entire season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, and the Mets will simply transfer Wheeler to the 60-day DL upon needing a 40-man roster spot later this season. |
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| Mar 25 2015 | Wheeler underwent successful surgery for UCL reconstruction and flexor pronator tendon repair Wednesday, Marc Carig of Newsday reports. | To put it in short terms, Wheeler's Tommy John surgery was successful. The typical timetable for the procedure slates his return for around June of next season, but it can vary from player to player. Wheeler entered the season with minor elbow issues following some platelet-rich injections in the offseason, but everything should be repaired with the procedure. |
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| Mar 20 2015 | Wheeler (elbow) will have Tommy John surgery performed Tuesday or Wednesday by Dr. David Altchek, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. | Wheeler hopes to be back in June 2016, as he believes 14 months is fairly standard timing to come back to action. |
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| Mar 17 2015 | Wheeler (elbow) is flying back to New York on Tuesday to meet with Dr. David Altchek, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports. | The Mets presumably want Wheeler to get another opinion before undergoing Tommy John surgery. It's unlikely that Wheeler will avoid the procedure, given that he's believed to be dealing with a full tear of the UCL in his right arm. A final decision should come within the next few days. |
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| Mar 16 2015 | Wheeler has a torn UCL and will likely need Tommy John surgery, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. | It was revealed over the weekend that Wheeler was dealing with tenderness in his elbow. After initially suggesting that he wasn't going to require an MRI, he had the test performed, and the likely season-ending diagnosis was provided by the team. Barring a second or third opinion that suggests rehab, Wheeler will likely be on the shelf until early 2016. The Mets will have to turn to their depth options, which include Dillon Gee, Rafael Montero, and top prospects Noah Syndergaard and Steven Matz, among others. |
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| Mar 15 2015 | Wheeler (elbow) was scheduled to pitch again Mar. 20, but will have his start pushed, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports. | Wheeler has been dealing with elbow tenderness, and underwent an MRI on Saturday. The news doesn't seem to be promising at this point, but the results of the scan should provide a better timetable for return. |
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| Mar 14 2015 | Wheeler (elbow) had an MRI Saturday, the Star-Ledger's Mike Vorkunov reports. | After it was announced his start would be skipped Saturday due to elbow tenderness in his throwing arm and a blister under his fingernail, the original report was that he would not need an MRI. Now that we know that was not the case, it will certainly make owners a little nervous as we await the results. Manager Terry Collins said he was glad Wheeler spoke up about the elbow issue because he apparently pitched through similar issues last season without saying anything. Cross your fingers if you own the hard-throwing righty as we await the results of his MRI. |
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| Mar 13 2015 | Wheeler will be skipped in the rotation Saturday due to a tender elbow and a blister under hid fingernail, Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal reports. | Wheeler is not currently scheduled for a MRI, but it's something to keep an eye on moving forward. Elbow issues are always scary, especially given his ability to reach velocities in the high-90s. For now, he should be considered day-to-day, as GM Sandy Alderson suggests it's a minor issue, but his status should be monitored heading into his next scheduled outing. However, there is reason for concern, as Alderson indicated that Wheeler has dealt with tendinitis in the past, but he's still tentatively scheduled to make his next start in six days. |
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| Mar 9 2015 | Wheeler allowed six runs in 1.2 innings in his first start of the spring Monday. | Wheeler cruised through the first but ran into trouble in the second. He allowed two hits, walked two and hit two before getting pulled and the bullpen allowed three inherited runners to score. Wheeler struggled with his command and control, especially after going from the windup to the stretch. |
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| Feb 22 2015 | Wheeler, who missed Saturday's workout with strep throat, was back at Mets' camp Sunday, ESPN New York reports. | Wheeler enters camp looking to build off his impressive second half and improve his control. In his first 16 starts last season, Wheeler went 3-8 with a 4.45 ERA. In his 16 starts to close the season, he was 8-3 with a 2.71 ERA, which he believes was due to not overthrowing, as he did when he was fresh to start the year. Wheeler's 4.17 pitches per plate appearance was second among the 88 qualified major-pitchers a year ago, just behind Jake Odirrizi, who led the league at 4.21. If Wheeler can reduce that pitch count while still remaining effective, he should take a big leap forward in 2015. |
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| Feb 21 2015 | Wheeler (illness) will miss Saturday's workout, ESPN's Adam Rubin reports. | This shouldn't be a major concern for Wheeler, who is coming off a solid season (3.54 ERA, 1.33 WHIP in 32 starts). He should return to action soon. |
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| Feb 7 2015 | Wheeler reported to St. Lucie ahead of spring training with the hope becoming more efficient with his pitch counts and getting deeper into his starts this season, according to the NY Daily News. | Control is also a potential area of improvement for Wheeler, but he has the raw tools to take a big step forward if he's able to make progress locating his pitches more consistently. Wheeler issued walks at 3.8 BB/9 clip last season, showing marginal improvement from his 4.1 BB/9 mark as a rookie in 2013. |
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| Sep 25 2014 | Wheeler gave up three runs and four hits over five innings in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader at Washington. He issued three walks and struck out seven. | Wheeler didn't end his season on that much of a high note, but it wasn't a bad outing either. He showed an improved strikeout rate this season, fanning over a batter per inning while slightly reducing his walk rate. Things are looking good for the Mets in 2015, as they are likely to have one of the best young rotations in all of baseball, with the likes of Wheeler, Matt Harvey and Noah Syndergaard. |
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| Sep 19 2014 | Wheeler turned in a strong performance Friday night tossing six shutout innings against the Braves. He allowed five hits, walked two, and struck out seven. | Wheeler (11-10, 3.49 ERA) threw a lot of pitches (105, 65 for strikes) but he and three Mets' relievers kept the Braves off the board, and the offense eventually provided the offense to claim a victory. He is scheduled to make his final start of the season against the Nationals in Washington. |
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| Sep 13 2014 | Wheeler had his worst outing since July 25 against the A's, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks with four strikeouts in four-plus innings Saturday against the Nationals. | Wheeler has struggled all season with five days rest and Saturday was no exception. He now has a 5.71 ERA and 1.71 WHIP with the extra day's rest, as compared to 2.45 and 1.11 on regular rest. One note of caution moving forward is that Wheeler's next start will also come with an extra day of rest, as he is slated to pitch Friday against the Braves. |
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| Sep 7 2014 | Wheeler pitched six solid innings, giving up five hits and one earned run in a win over the Reds on Sunday. | Wheeler, who recorded six strikeouts and two walks, lowered his ERA to 3.38 in the win. The right-hander has surrendered two or fewer earned runs in five consecutive outings, posting a 34:14 K:BB ratio in the process. He'll try to carry that success into Friday's home start against the Nationals. |
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| Aug 27 2014 | Wheeler struck out seven and walked three while giving up three runs -- two earned -- on four hits over seven innings in a loss to the Braves on Wednesday. | It was a very nice showing for Wheeler, who met the criteria for a quality start, but took the loss because Julio Teheran simply outperformed him. Wednesday's start was the 11th straight outing that Wheeler held the opposition to three or fewer runs. He'll look to continue that streak in a two-start week with road starts against the Marlins on Monday and the Reds on September 7. |
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| Aug 20 2014 | Wheeler fanned three and walked three while holding the A's to four runs -- two earned -- on four hits over 5.2 innings to pick up his ninth win of the season Wednesday. | Despite failing to get through six innings, Wheeler needed 103 pitches to record 14 outs. Command was an issue for him Wednesday, as he issued the three walks and threw just 12 first-pitch strikes over 25 batters faced. Most likely, Wheeler's next start will be made at home against Atlanta early next week. |
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| Aug 15 2014 | Wheeler struck out 10 Cubs over 6.2 innings to get the win on Friday night. He allowed two runs on four hits and four walks. | Wheeler's command still is a problem - besides the four walks he also hit a batter, and threw a career-high 120 pitches to get through his 6.2 innings. "Obviously everybody knows my pitch count is always high," Wheeler said. "I always try to pitch to contact early, but sometimes I catch myself trying to do too much sequence-wise or command-wise. So sometimes you'll catch yourself with a lot of pitches at the beginning of the game, so you try to pitch a little more to the outer and inner thirds instead of just the corner." |
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| Aug 10 2014 | Wheeler allowed three runs in six innings on three hits and three walks with five strikeouts Sunday against the Phillies. | Wheeler had a 6-1 lead but allowed a two-run double to Dominic Brown in his final inning of work that started the Phils on their comeback. Wheeler had another high-pitch game, throwing 112 Sunday, which could adversely impact the number of innings he will pitch in September. |
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| Aug 5 2014 | Wheeler won again Tuesday, tossing 6.2 innings of seven-hit, one-run ball on the road against Washington. He also struck out five and walked four. | The 24-year-old sophomore continued his second-half surge, improving to 4-0 over his last six starts. The four free passes were a little much, but Wheeler is finding a way to get the job done after a disastrous 2-7 start that featured an ERA of 4.24 through the first three months of the season. Since the calendar turned to July, however, Wheeler has allowed more than one earned run just once in seven starts, indicating that it just might be time to clue back in on the youngster if he's available. |
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| Jul 30 2014 | Wheeler received the win Wednesday, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks over 6.2 innings. | Wheeler struggled to get ahead in the count, throwing only 10 of 29 first-pitch strikes on the day. He lowered his ERA to 3.60 on the season with the outing, and has now pitched six straight quality starts. His next opportunity on the mound will come in Washington on Tuesday. |
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| Jul 25 2014 | Wheeler turned in a strong 6.2 innings Friday night, allowing two runs (one earned) on just three hits and two walks while piling up nine strikeouts against the Brewers. | Wheeler continues the best stretch of his young career, as the 24-year-old hurler has now posted a 1.41 ERA over his last five starts. During this run, Wheeler has also put up a 1.19 WHIP and 30-to-12 K/BB ratio across 32 innings. He will look to keep it going Wednesday afternoon versus the Phillies. |
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| Jul 20 2014 | Wheeler allowed one run on eight hits and one walk while striking out seven in six innings in the Mets' 2-1 loss to the Padres on Sunday. | Despite taking the no decision, Wheelers has allowed one run in each of his last four starts. After a weak June that saw his ERA rise to 4.25, Wheeler's three starts in July have lowered it to 3.78 on the season. Wheeler is also keeping up his strikeout rate, retiring 17 batters on strikes in the last three games. He ranks 26th in the league with 112 strikeouts. |
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| Jul 11 2014 | Wheeler turned in a dazzling effort Friday night, allowing just one run on five hits, walking two and striking out six over 6.2 innings of a 7-1 win against Miami. | For Wheeler (5-8, 3.90 ERA) that's a very impressive one run or fewer allowed in four of his last five starts. It's not surprising that he can struggle at times given his age and experience level, but it's quite possible that stretches of dominance like this could become more and more prevalent as he matures. |
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| Jul 6 2014 | Wheeler yielded one run to the Rangers over 6.1 innings Sunday en route to claiming his fourth win of the season. | Wheeler has often been a victim of poor run support in his first full season in the big leagues, but the Mets gave him plenty of cushion from the get-go Sunday, putting up five runs in the first inning. A feeble Rangers attack never posed much of a threat to come back from the deficit, with Wheeler holding the the opposition to six hits and two walks on the afternoon. Wheeler's overall numbers on the season (4-8, 4.07 ERA, 1.38 WHIP) aren't worth salivating over, but a high-quality 8.7 K/9 rate and a respectable groundball-to-flyball ratio hint that the 24-year-old could take another step forward in his growth. |
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| Jun 30 2014 | Wheeler limited the damage in a no-decision Monday, holding the Braves to one run in 6.1 innings of work. | Wheeler only allowed four hits, but walked five in the outing. The young righty has had his ups and downs this season, resulting in a 4.25 ERA. He'll look to get back in the win column when he faces the Rangers this weekend. |
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| Jun 25 2014 | Wheeler, who surrendered six runs in two innings against the A's Wednesday, will be monitored more cautiously over the rest of the season, according to manager Terry Collins, ESPN New York's Danny Knobler reports. "I think we'll be a little more cautious," Collins said of Wheeler's 111-pitch complete-game shutout from last week. "There are still three and a half months to go... I'm going to try to monitor it so he gets through September." | The team has not disclosed an innings limit for Wheeler this season, but given a recent shutdown of top prospect Noah Syndergaard and Matt Harvey's Tommy John surgery from last season, it's understandable that the Mets would be cautious with Wheeler. He's at 89 innings for the season, and it doesn't sound like he'll get shut down, just don't expect anymore outings where he goes well above 100 pitches. |
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| Jun 19 2014 | Wheeler tossed his first complete game shutout Thursday, outdueling Andrew Heaney and the Marlins 1-0. | Coming off two bad starts, Wheeler limited the Marlins to three hits and one walk with eight strikeouts. He faced just one batter over the minimum, aided by three double plays. Wheeler's best start of his career came one year and one day after his major-league debut against the Braves. |
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| Jun 8 2014 | Wheeler lasted just 3.2 innings Sunday against his former team, the Giants, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out six. | Wheeler had been coming off three straight excellent starts but allowed three runs in the second and was removed with two on and two out in the fourth. The Mets, finishing a long road trip with several extra-inning games, needed Wheeler to go long, but he needed 86 pitches to go just 3.2 innings. |
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| Jun 3 2014 | Wheeler looked good in a no-decision against the Cubs on Tuesday, tossing 6.2 innings of two-hit, shutout-ball while fanning seven and walking two. | It's somewhat of a shame for Wheeler -- who pitched arguably his best game of the season -- as the Mets' bats were only able to muster a single run of support for him before the bullpen gave up runs in the eighth and ninth to lose the game, 2-1. The good news, however, is that his strikeouts are back up (23) while the walks are down (three) in his last three starts, and he's only allowed a combined three earned runs in 19.2 innings during that span. Let's see if he can keep trending in the right direction Sunday at San Fran. |
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| May 29 2014 | Wheeler earned his second win of the season by tossing 6.1 innings of one-run ball at Philadelphia on Thursday. He scattered four hits, did not issue a walk and struck out nine. | Wheeler took a shutout into the seventh inning, but allowed a one-out solo homer to Marlon Byrd, chasing him from the game. After surrendering five runs in back-to-back outings in the middle of May, Wheeler has been strong in his last two starts, recording a 16:1 K:BB ratio in 13 innings. If Wheeler can continue to limit the walks, he'll be a fantastic option, given his ability to rack up strikeouts. One thing to keep in mind, however, is that Wheeler has been much better at home this season, sporting a 2.90 ERA in 31 innings, while posting a 5.68 ERA and 1.71 WHIP in 31.2 innings on the road. |
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| May 24 2014 | Wheeler struck out seven and walked one while giving up three runs -- two earned -- on six hits over 6.2 innings in a loss to the D-Backs on Saturday. | While Wheeler matched a season-high with 118 pitches Saturday, he also missed plenty of bats thanks in part to racking up 11 swinging strikes. Perhaps more importantly, he only issued one free pass Saturday, after walking 11 over two starts on May 7 and May 13. He's lined up to face the Phillies on the road Thursday in his next scheduled start. |
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| May 18 2014 | Wheeler allowed five runs - three earned - on six hits and two walks with five strikeouts in six innings and fell to 1-4 in the Mets' 6-3 loss to the Nationals on Sunday. | Wheeler wasn't bad, but he still lacks the control and command the Mets want to see from him. Evidence of this can be seen in him allowing 17 runs (12 earned) with 15 walks in 20.1 innings over his past four starts. Until Wheeler is able to have better command and/or control, he will continue to struggle with walks and hits, as he done much of the season. |
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| May 13 2014 | Wheeler was terrible against the Yankees on Tuesday, walking a season-high six batters and giving up five earned runs on seven hits in just four-and-a-third innings. He did, however, escape his second loss of the season by finishing with a no-decision. | The control issues rage on for the young righty, who's now issued 24 free passes and surrendered 46 hits in 43.2 innings for a WHIP of 1.60. The walks are second most in the National League and while his 41 strikeouts aren't bad, the Mets are going to be forced to make a change if he can't improve on his command and/or 4.53 ERA. |
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| May 7 2014 | Wheeler tossed six scoreless innings Wednesday against the Marlins, allowing two hits and a season-high five walks, while striking out seven in the no-decision. | Wheeler engaged in a scoreless pitchers duel opposite Marlins starter Tom Koehler, but needed 104 pitches (only 60 for strikes) to get through six innings. The 23-year-old's command has been shaky all season, as he remains 1-3 heading into his next scheduled start against the Yankees. |
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| Apr 25 2014 | Wheeler was left with another no-decision despite a strong outing where he allowed just one run on four hits, walking three and striking out 10 over six innings of a 4-3 Mets win against Miami on Friday night. | The performance dropped his ERA to 3.99 and he flashed some of the ability that has earned him recognition as a blue chip pitching prospect. However, he needed 110 pitches (just 63 for strikes) to get through six innings and shaky command has haunted him for much of the early season. There is considerable talent here and its likely just a matter of time before he gets it all together. |
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| Apr 20 2014 | Wheeler failed to record a decision Sunday, allowing six hits, three earned runs and three walks to go along with six strikeouts in six innings against the Braves. | Wheeler continues to sit on a 1-2 record this season, although the Mets are .500 in games that he's started. The walks could be the biggest road block to his success, as he's issued three walks in two straight games, and threw just 56 of 88 pitches for strikes Sunday. The 23-year-old still has plenty of upside, but will take a 4.63 ERA in to his next scheduled start against the Marlins. |
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| Apr 14 2014 | Wheeler earned his first win of the season Monday against the Diamondbacks, striking out three and allowing two runs on six hits and three walks over 6.1 innings. | Wheeler got some help from the Diamondbacks' poor base-running, and his teammates scored five runs in the first five innings. His results haven't been great thus far, but he's only surrendered five free passes through 17.1 innings, after allowing 46 in 100 innings last season. Wheeler's next start lines up for Sunday against the Braves, a team he went 3-0 against in 2013 but lost to last Wednesday. |
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| Apr 9 2014 | Wheeler took his second loss of the season Wednesday, allowing eight hits and four earned runs with six strikeouts over 5.0 innings of work. | Wheeler suffered from a complete lack of run support, as the Braves' Ervin Santana completely shut down Mets' hitters for the first eight innings of the game. The 23-year-old showed powerful stuff at times, but simply worked too deep into the count on multiple occasions, as it took him 96 pitches to get through five innings. He'll look to notch win number one next time out against the Diamondbacks. |
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| Apr 3 2014 | Wheeler took the loss in his season debut Thursday against Washington, allowing three runs on seven hits over six innings of work. He struck out six and walked a pair. | It's a quality start, but it wasn't enough, as New York's hitters couldn't do much against Tanner Roark or the Nats' bullpen after the first inning. Wheeler should accumulate plenty of strikeouts this season as he attempts to build on last year's successful rookie campaign. |
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| Mar 20 2014 | Wheeler rebounded from a shaky start to allow two runs on five hits and a walk with two strikeouts in 5.1 innings against the Braves on Thursday, ESPN New York reports. | Wheeler opened the game by allowing a triple, then a run-scoring single by B.J. Upton, who was caught stealing. Juan Lagares robbed Justin Upton of a home run on a brilliant catch but Ernesto Mejia homered. Wheeler started to incorporate his offspeed pitches and was able to shut down the Braves the rest of the way. He is currently penciled in to start the Mets' third game of the season. |
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| Mar 9 2014 | Wheeler threw three scoreless innings, allowing three hits and a walk while striking out three, Sunday against the Braves. | Despite the good overall numbers, Wheeler wasn't happy with his outing, as he felt he overthrew a bit during the start. |
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| Mar 6 2014 | Wheeler tossed three scoreless innings, allowing two his while striking out three, in his spring training debut Tuesday against Houston. | Wheeler topped out at 96 mph while mixing in a curveball and slider. He threw 26 strikes in his 40 pitches and is slated to be the Mets' third starter this season. With all the focus on Matt Harvey's recovery from Tommy John surgery and Noah Syndergaard, Wheeler has been somewhat lost in the shuffle, though he could end 2014 as the Mets' most valuable and best pitcher. |
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| Feb 16 2014 | Wheeler is in the running for the Mets' Opening Day slot, though Jonathon Niese is the likely frontrunner, the Star-Ledger reports. | Wheeler was shut down in September last season with shoulder stiffness, but even at the time that was more due to season-long workload concerns rather than a significant health problem. |
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| Sep 24 2013 | Wheeler was shut down for the remainder of the regular season due to shoulder stiffness, which was confirmed via an exam by a team doctor at Citi Field last week and an MRI was viewed as not being needed, ESPN New York reports. | If this ailment occurred earlier in the season, Wheeler would have just been skipped for one start. With the season basically over, the Mets watching his innings and the team's desire not to take any chances given Matt Harvey's injury, the decision was made to shut him down. |
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| Sep 21 2013 | Wheeler has been shut down for the remainder of the season. | The Mets made a point to stress that Wheeler is healthy, but with Matt Harvey's elbow injury still fresh in their minds, the team has decided to step in and end the 23-year-old's season. Wheeler, a first-round pick in 2009, finishes with a 3.42 ERA and a 7.6 K/9 over 100 innings with the big club, and he logged an additional 68.2 innings at Triple-A as well. He's a lock for the rotation in 2014. |
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| Sep 17 2013 | Wheeler was wild Tuesday against the Giants, walking six and allowing four runs in five innings. He struck out three and allowed three hits. | Wheeler's got great promise and has delivered surprisingly good results as a rookie this year, but he's a young pitcher and prone to losing control of his arsenal at times. Considering how generally trusty he's been, this one can reasonably be written off to some jitters against the team that drafted Wheeler and then traded him to the Mets for Carlos Beltran. |
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| Sep 11 2013 | Wheeler fell to 7-5 on the year as he gave up an earned run on eight hits over seven innings Wednesday against Washington. He walked one and struck out six. | The Mets provided him with no run support, thus his margin for error was non-existent. He'll hope for better results in his next start against San Francisco, which may be his penultimate outing of the year. Wheeler's seven innings Wednesday puts him at 163.2 for the year and he is to be shut down at 180 for the year, meaning he likely only has two more starts remaining. |
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| Sep 6 2013 | Wheeler allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits, walking five and striking out three over five innings of an 8-1 loss to Cleveland on Friday night. | He wasn't sharp in this one, and found himself in trouble several times during the outing as he needed 92 pitches (just 49 for strikes) to cover the five innings. He's now 7-4 with a nice 3.38 ERA, so he has been able to get a good taste of the Big Apple, but his workload is being monitored closely, and he is expected to only pitch another 20-25 innings this season before the Mets shut him down. He remains a blue-chip young arm who will only get better as he matures. |
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| Sep 3 2013 | Wheeler has about 28 innings left to his 2013 season, ESPN New York reports. | The Mets want to limit Wheeler to a 30-inning jump over 2012, and with him at 151.2 right now and having tossed 149 last year, that equates to about 28 more innings. The Mets are using a five-man rotation, so with him expected to have five more starts, if he goes deep, he could only pitch three to four more times. |
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| Aug 31 2013 | Wheeler had another solid outing, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk with three strikeouts in 6.2 innings, to notch the win in the Mets' 11-3 victory over the Nationals on Saturday. | Wheeler tossed just 99 pitches and was staked to an 8-0 lead in the lead. He said earlier in the week hat he was tired but the lack of big velocity made him focus more on location and control, which was evident Saturday. |
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| Aug 26 2013 | Wheeler lost Monday against the Phillies as he pitched 6.2 innings and allowed two runs, five hits and one walk to go along with seven strikeouts. | Wheeler pitched well enough to win Monday, but didn't get much run support. The Mets offense hasn't been very productive, so wins may continue to be hard to come by for Wheeler. |
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| Aug 20 2013 | Wheeler picked up his sixth win of the season Tuesday, allowing three earned runs on six hits and three walks with five strikeouts in 6.2 innings against the Braves. | He took a shutout into the seventh inning, and was one strike away from getting out of the inning unscathed, but after walking Jason Heyward to load the bases, manager Terry Collins pulled him with two outs. Reliever Carlos Torres then gave up a bases clearing double to Andrelton Simmons, with Wheeler getting credit for the runs. He still got the win, however, making him 3-0 against Atlanta on the season. Assuming the Mets don't shut Wheeler down until September, he'll make two starts next week, at home against the Phillies and on the road against the Nationals. Five of his last six starts have been quality, and he always has the potential for bulk strikeouts. |
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| Aug 15 2013 | Wheeler threw a career-high 115 pitches and struck out a career-high 12 batters Thursday against the Padres. He allowed one run on seven hits over six innings and didn't receive a decision. | The fireballing rookie threw 73 strikes in his 115 pitches, impressively walking just one. Wheeler said that something clicked in his start against Miami, and indeed, he's been quality in three of his last four starts. All three of those have come on the road, where Wheeler has been dominant this season (2.11 ERA in 42.2 innings). Meanwhile, his home ERA sits at a startling 6.20, albeit in a small 20.1-inning sample. |
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| Aug 15 2013 | Wheeler threw a career-high 115 pitches and struck out a career-high 12 batters Thursday against the Padres. | Wheeler allowed just one run on seven hits in six innings. He had 73 strikes in his 115 pitches, impressively walking just one. Wheeler has said something clicked in his start against Miami, which has now carried forward to three of his last four starts, including the outing against the Marlins. Those three starts have come on the road, where Wheeler has been dominant this season. |
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| Aug 10 2013 | Wheeler surrendered only a solo home run to Aaron Hill in the seventh inning, lasting 6.1 innings with six hits and no walks allowed while striking out four in improving to 5-2 Saturday against Arizona. | Wheeler now has a 2.21 ERA in six road starts this season. He was much better Saturday than his prior start, showing better control and command. With the news that he will not pitch out of the bullpen and likely not be shut down in September, Wheeler will get the chance to continue his growth the balance of the season. |
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| Aug 10 2013 | Wheeler will not pitch out of the bullpen in September and may not need to be shut down before the end of the season, ESPN New York reports. | Wheeler has thrown 119.1 innings between the majors and minors this season, while his limit is thought to be in the 180-190 inning range. The Mets went to a six-man rotation recently, so Wheeler is only scheduled to make nine more starts. Adding everything up, he should be able to stick in the rotation through the end of the season, or at least until late September. |
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| Aug 5 2013 | Wheeler wasn't helped by his defense but he also was unable to stop the bleeding Sunday against the Royals, | Wheeler allowed one run his first four innings, but it all fell apart in the fifth. The inning began when a David Lough flyball was lost in the sun by Marlon Byrd and landed next to him for a double and it was downhill from there. There were two wild pitches, a passed ball, an error, three walks and a hit leading to three runs. Wheeler was unable to reach back and get a little extra - his fastball was mainly in the 92 not 95-96 range - in the inning. The end result was five runs - three earned - allowed and just 58 of his 101 pitches thrown for strikes in his five innings. |
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| Jul 31 2013 | Mets manager Terry Collins said that Wheeler will make fewer than 10 starts over the rest of the season, the Star-Ledger's Jorge Castillo reports. | Wheeler would likely line up for 10-12 more starts if he remained healthy and pitched on regular rest, so this won't necessarily entail a significant change. The Mets could perhaps find a way to space out his starts, but the more likely scenario would see Wheeler shut down a couple of weeks before the end of the season. |
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| Jul 31 2013 | Wheeler, who is now part of a six-man rotation, will make only 10 more starts the rest of the way and on an innings limit, could pitch out of the bullpen in September, ESPN New York reports. | The Mets are looking to limit Wheeler to around 180 innings this year after he threw 149 last season. He is at 114.1 right now, so one option to limit his innings but still enable him to be active in September is to use him for a few outings out of the bullpen. |
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| Jul 30 2013 | Wheeler tossed 6.1 no-hit innings and ended up allowing two runs on three hits in a seven-inning, no-decision Tuesday against the Marlins. | Wheeler had everything working for six innings, before fading in the seventh. He walked three and struck out five in his second straight solid outing. |
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| Jul 25 2013 | Wheeler, whose start Thursday was in doubt earlier in the week, allowed four runs - three earned - on four hits and two walks with five strikeouts Thursday. | Wheeler struggled in the first, throwing 31 pitches, but rebounded to only need 64 over the next five frames. His blister issue, which normally is underneath the fingernail on his right middle finger, this time was on the side of his finger, which was fixed before the start. |
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| Jul 23 2013 | The Mets will decide after Wheeler's bullpen session Tuesday whether to start him in Thursday's series finale against the Braves or give him an extra day of rest and start him in Friday's doubleheader in Washington, ESPN New York reports. | A major consideration on when to pitch Wheeler is that the Mets can add a 26th player for Friday's doubleheader, whereas if the call-up pitched Thursday with Wheeler pushed back, it would require a player to be demoted. The Mets are considering Jenrry Mejia, Chris Schwinden and Jacob deGrom for that start. Rafael Montero is no longer a possibility since he would then have to be promoted to the 40-man roster and protected from the Rule 5 draft this offseason, which right now would not be required. |
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| Jul 23 2013 | Wheeler's next start will come Thursday against the Braves, Newsday's Marc Carig reports. | The Mets were waffling on whether to start Wheeler on Thursday or Friday, apparently due to a blister that developed late during his previous outing. However, the blister was not an issue during Wheeler's Tuesday bullpen session, so the Mets will keep him on normal rest and give him the start Thursday. |
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| Jul 20 2013 | Wheeler gave up two runs on seven hits and two walks, while striking out five innings against the Phillies on Saturday, and did not factor into the decision in the Mets' 5-4 win. | He didn't make it out of the fifth inning, and the 23-year-old needed 106 pitches just to get as far as he did, but it was by no means a total disaster for Wheeler. In three starts so far in July, Wheeler has posted a 2.16 ERA. |
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| Jul 10 2013 | Facing the team that traded him, Wheeler had perhaps the best outing of his young career, holding the Giants to one run over seven innings of work. | Wheeler has had trouble with control through his first five Major League starts, and Wednesday he walked three more. The rookie starter will carry a 3.54 ERA into the All-Star break. |
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| Jul 6 2013 | Wheeler gave up three runs (one earned) on seven hits and three walks with three strikeouts over five innings against the Brewers on Friday. | Though he was only charged with the one run, Wheeler wasn't particularly strong in this outing, giving him three straight rough starts since throwing six shutout innings in his debut. He consistently fell behind in counts and needed 98 pitches (56 strikes) to make it through the five frames. With a 4.29 ERA and just a 16:13 K:BB over 21 innings, Wheeler isn't exactly off to the most auspicious start, but given the Mets chances of earning a playoff spot, they can easily afford to allow him to learn on the job. He'll have his innings capped near the end of the season, but given his overall skill set, he should be worth streaming while he's in the rotation. |
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| Jun 30 2013 | Wheeler stumbled yet again Sunday, surrendering five runs on six hits and two walks, while tallying five strikeouts in 4.2 innings, as the Mets were stomped by the Nationals. | Two solo home runs did not hurt Wheeler so much as five of the first seven batters in the second inning reaching base in some way, shape, or form, leading to four earned runs. In each of his three nods, his performance has grown significantly worse, as he boasts the line of a below-average MLB starter - a 5.06 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and 13:10 K:BB ratio in 16 frames. Some foibles were to be expected for the 23-year-old right-hander, but a few more subpar outings could lead to a bit more seasoning at Triple-A Las Vegas this summer. In any case, Wheeler will next take the hill Friday in Milwaukee. |
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| Jun 27 2013 | Wheeler's struggles against the White Sox on Tuesday might have been partially due to him tipping his off-speed pitches, a situation he is working with pitching coach Dan Warthen on remedying, ESPN New York reports. | Wheeler slowed down his arm motion to throw his off-speed pitches, which coupled with his poor fastball command resulted in fewer swing-and-misses and just one strikeout. Wheeler will work on correcting this during the bullpen sessions prior to his Sunday start. |
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| Jun 25 2013 | Wheeler was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas and will start Tuesday against the White Sox in Chicago. | As expected, the procedural move has been made to get Wheeler back in the Mets' rotation. He has not started in a week, though, which resulted in a 42-pitch bullpen session last Friday to keep his arm fresh. However, he may have difficulty one-upping the six scoreless innings from his MLB debut last week. |
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| Jun 25 2013 | Wheeler gave up four earned runs on four hits and three walks with just one strikeout in 5.1 innings Tuesday against the White Sox. | It would have been difficult for Wheeler to match the six shutout innings he tossed in his debut start, and like any young pitcher, there will be days when he struggles a little. After needing 109 pitches Tuesday, he has now thrown 211 pitches in his first two big league starts, which is certainly a significant workload for a rookie. He still profiles as a future ace, but patience may be necessary, and it won't get any easier in his next start Sunday against the Nationals and Gio Gonzalez. |
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| Jun 18 2013 | Wheeler (1-0) pitched six shutout innings Tuesday in his MLB debut, striking out seven Braves and allowing just four hits, though he walked five batters. | The walks are certainly concerning, but Wheeler was effectively wild and was able to bear down with runners on base against the slumping Braves offense. Though his stuff is great, if his control remains this spotty, better offenses are going to sit on his fastball and do damage. He'll be demoted after the game for procedural reasons, but will be recalled to take his next turn in the rotation, next Tuesday against the White Sox. |
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| Jun 18 2013 | Wheeler has been called up from Triple-A Las Vegas and will start Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader in Atlanta, New York Newsday reports. | Wheeler was slated to make his MLB debut last Friday, but the event was delayed to Tuesday, with a doubleheader on the docket. In 13 starts at Las Vegas in 2013, he went 4-2 with a 3.93 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 73:27 K:BB ratio in 68.2 innings. Because the Mets are currently on an 11-game road trip, Wheeler will remain with the Mets in case he is needed once again. |
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| Jun 14 2013 | Wheeler allowed one run on one hit and two walks while striking out seven over 5.2 innings in his final minor-league start Thursday. | Wheeler was in control throughout and heads to the Mets on a high note, as he is slated to start one game of a doubleheader against the Braves on June 18. He will not be replacing anyone in the starting rotation since the Mets will be using a six-man staff during their upcoming 11-game road trip. which begins next week. |
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| Jun 7 2013 | The Mets plan to have Wheeler make his major league debut next Friday against the Cubs, ESPN New York reports. | In what is expected to be a huge draw at the gate for the Mets, Wheeler is poised to join the big league rotation so long as he gets through his final start this Friday against Triple-A Tacoma without any sort of injury or discouraging performance. The Mets haven't determined whose spot Wheeler would assume in the rotation, but with a doubleheader looming June 18 in Atlanta, the team will have the luxury of delaying that decision for at least a few extra days. |
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| Jun 3 2013 | The Mets are still determining when to call up Wheeler, but all signs point to the June 14-16 series against the Cubs, the NY Post reports. | Wheeler was bypassed for Saturday's start replacing Jon Niese likely due to the Super-Two status cutoff date. There was some talk of him pitching June 18 against Atlanta, but since he is from Goergia that may have created additional pressure on him. Having him pitch against Chicago enables him to avoid the series against a tougher Cardinals team and is expected to be after the Super-Two cutoff date. |
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| Jun 1 2013 | Wheeler allowed one run on three hits and a walk with six strikeouts Saturday for Triple-A Las Vegas. | Wheeler threw 62 of his 95 pitches for strikes and may just need one more minor-league start before he is promoted to the majors. |
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| May 26 2013 | Wheeler, who has thrown 48.1 innings in his nine starts, likely will be capped at 180-185 innings, ESPN New York reports. | Wheeler threw 149 innings last season, so 180-185 innings would be around a 20 percent jump. This means Wheeler, like Matt Harvey last year, will be shut down in early-September. |
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| May 23 2013 | A high-ranking club official told the New York Post's Mike Puma that Wheeler is expected to make two or three more starts at Triple-A Las Vegas before being summoned to the majors. | Wheeler, who recently overcame a bout of right shoulder soreness, has not delivered amazing results (3-1, 3.91 ERA), but by all accounts, he possesses the sort of stuff that is ready for the big leagues. His fastball was clocked at up to 100 miles per hour during his most recent start, allowing him to strike out over a batter per inning this season. He's certainly worth stashing in keeper formats at this point with his big league debut on the horizon. |
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| May 22 2013 | Wheeler, who missed a start with inflammation in the AC joint of his pitching shoulder, returned to action Wednesday. He allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five in five innings. | Wheeler threw just 67 pitches, 43 for strikes, as the Mets eased him back to action. If Wheeler has now setbacks and is solid in his next two starts, he could be up in New York. |
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| May 17 2013 | Wheeler, sidelined with inflammation in the AC joint of his right shoulder, is scheduled to resume throwing Friday, ESPN New York reports. | Wheeler, who is coming off three excellent starts in a row fueling speculation that he may be promoted soon, is expected to miss just one PCL start. Assuming he no setbacks, he should be able to start mid-next week. |
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| May 17 2013 | Wheeler (shoulder) was placed on Triple-A Las Vegas' 7-day DL on Friday, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports. | Wheeler hasn't hit any sort of setback while throwing; Las Vegas simply placed him on the DL to open up a roster spot. Since his DL stint is backdated to when he last pitched, Wheeler will come off the DL next Wednesday and return to the rotation. |
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| May 15 2013 | Wheeler (shoulder) will resume throwing in a few days, ESPN.com's Adam Rubin reports. | Wheeler was checked by team doctors Wednesday after being scratched from his scheduled start the night before, but he was diagnosed with only minor inflammation. Still, as the team's top prospect, the Mets will give him a couple days to rest before letting him throw again. |
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| May 14 2013 | Wheeler will miss his next start with Triple-A Las Vegas due to soreness in his right clavicle, Marc Carig of Newsday reports. | The Mets are taking a conservative approach with Wheeler, who is headed to New York to have further tests performed. |
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| May 12 2013 | Wheeler had his third straight excellent start, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out seven in 7.1 innings Saturday for Triple-A Las Vegas. | The Mets may want to keep Wheeler down in the minors to retain his free agent rights for one more year and/or avoid future Super-Two status, but he is forcing their hands with his fine pitching of late. In addition, the Mets are 6-2 in games started by Matt Harvey and 8-18 in outings by the rest of the rotation, strengthening the case to bring up Wheeler before the season really gets away. |
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| May 6 2013 | Wheeler had his second straight excellent start, allowing three hits and a walk with four strikeouts in six scoreless innings Sunday. | While these outings won't necessarily accelerate the timetable to promote Wheeler, it does remove some of the concern the team had in his early struggles. If Wheeler continues to excel, he could be promoted anytime from late-May to the All-Star break. Recent promotion speculation has centered on June 17-20 when the Mets are in Atlanta for what is now a five-game set due to Saturday's rain out, as Wheeler grew up in Georgia. |
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| May 1 2013 | Wheeler, who has struggled with walks, allowing just one base-on-balls in 6.2 innings Tuesday, ESPN New York reports. | Wheeler has commented on how is struggling with his grip on the baseballs in the high altitude and dryness. He was able to work through that Tuesday, correcting a mechanical issue and keeping his shoulders more square with the plate during his delivery, the end result of which was him allowing just one run on five hits and the one walk with eight strikeouts to notch his first win of the year. |
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| Apr 21 2013 | Wheeler' s struggles with walks is one main reason why he has not been promoted yet despite the issues with the back end of the Mets' rotation, ESPN New York reports. | Wheeler walked six batters Friday and has allowed 12 walks in 18.1 innings for Triple-A Las Vegas. Until he irons out those issues, despite the Mets need for a starter, Wheeler will remain in the minors. |
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| Apr 10 2013 | Wheeler was sent for a MRI due to concerns about a blister on top of his right middle finger, the NY Post reports. | The blister, located under the top of the finger, burst during Wheeler's start Tuesday against Fresno. Wheeler had a similar issue last year, which forced him to miss a start. The blister caused too much pain, preventing Wheeler from throwing his slider in his two starts. He is still expected to make his next start. |
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| Mar 26 2013 | Despite a rash of injuries in the rotation, the Mets are indicating that Wheeler will not be called up in April, Andy Martino of the New York Daily News reports. | The Mets insist that Wheeler isn't ready to pitch in the big leagues, while the obvious benefit in keeping him at Triple-A comes in the form of delaying his arbitration clock. Wheeler will have to force the issue of a callup in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League to begin the year. |
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| Mar 10 2013 | Wheeler was among the nine players the Mets sent to their minor league camp Sunday, ESPN New York reports. | Wheeler was a major long shot to make the Mets and his setback due to a strained right oblique pretty much sealed his fate. If he pitches well at Triple-A Las Vegas, he could be up by the All-Star break at the latest and maybe by early-May due to service time considerations. |
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| Mar 10 2013 | Wheeler (oblique) will throw a live batting practice session Sunday, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports. | The Mets also announced that Wheeler was reassigned to minor league camp, a foregone conclusion after manager Terry Collins noted that Wheeler was unlikely to crack the Opening Day roster. His fate wasn't aided at all by the oblique injury, as he hasn't pitched in Grapefruit League games in over a week. Wheeler could join the Mets rotation at some point this season if he masters Triple-A. General manager Sandy Alderson believes he will be ready by the start of the season, according to Newsday's Marc Craig. |
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| Mar 7 2013 | Wheeler (oblique) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Thursday at about 70-75 percent and said afterward that he came through it fine. | This was Wheeler's first bullpen session off a mound since straining his right oblique last week. Once he progresses to throwing at full speed, he should get back into game action. Wheeler is expected to start the season at Triple-A Las Vegas. |
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| Mar 6 2013 | Wheeler (oblique) threw on flat ground Wednesday, ESPN New York reports. | This is the second consecutive day that Wheeler has thrown on flat ground, indicating that he'll be returning to action soon. He'll probably start the season with Triple-A Las Vegas. |
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| Mar 4 2013 | Wheeler (oblique) is expected to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, the Bergen Record reports. | Wheeler originally suffered the injury this past Wednesday. He may throw two bullpen sessions before making another appearance, so he could possibly return by the end of the week. |
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| Mar 4 2013 | Wheeler (oblique) is now expected to throw his bullpen session Thursday, ESPN New York reports. | Previous reports had Wheeler throwing Tuesday or Wednesday, but he is being given two more days to make sure he is 100 percent. |
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| Feb 28 2013 | Wheeler (oblique) is expected to resume throwing in seven or eight days, the New York Post's Mike Puma reports. | Wheeler suffered a mild oblique strain Wednesday, but it shouldn't be a major setback. He's generally expected to start the year at Triple-A Las Vegas anyway, and if that's the case, the Mets have no incentive to rush him back. |
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| Feb 27 2013 | Wheeler has been scratched from his start Wednesday with a mild oblique strain, ESPN New York reports. | The injury occurred while Wheeler was warming up hitting in the batting cage before the game Wednesday. He tried throwing afterwards and said he was okay, but the Mets still want to take caution and rest him. Darin Gorski will get the start in his place. |
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