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Zack Wheeler | Starting Pitcher

Team: New York Mets
Age / DOB:  (22) / 5/30/1990
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 185
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Zack Wheeler was placed on the 7-day disabled list with Triple-A Las Vegas due to his recent clavicle soreness.
It's just a procedural move, as Wheeler was cleared of any structural damage during a visit with team doctors in New York. The 22-year-old right-hander is scheduled to return to action on May 22 and should be on his way to Queens at some point in June. May 17 - 6:12 PM
Source: Adam Rubin on Twitter

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Zack Wheeler - S - Mets

Zack Wheeler was cleared of any structural damage in his clavicle Wednesday during a visit with team doctors.

"All good," Wheeler's agent Al Goetz sent in a text message to the Newark Star-Ledger. Wheeler began experiencing some minor soreness in his collarbone earlier this week and was sent to New York City for a precautionary exam. But everything checked out fine. He should return to the Triple-A Las Vegas rotation within the next several days.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
May 15 - 4:32 PM
Zack Wheeler - S - Mets

Mets prospect Zack Wheeler is experiencing soreness in his clavicle and will visit a doctor in New York.

Wheeler is going to miss at least one turn in the rotation at Triple-A Las Vegas, but the issue is not believed to be serious. The talented 22-year-old right-hander has posted a 3.74 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 47/18 K/BB ratio in 43 1/3 minor league innings this season.
Source: Marc Carig on Twitter
May 14 - 5:21 PM
Zack Wheeler - S - Mets

Mets general manager Sandy Alderson denied a report that Zack Wheeler is being held at Triple-A due to his arbitration clock.

"This is not about Super Two status, I can assure you," Alderson said. Despite Alderson's denial, it's hard to believe it's not a factor in the decision when to call the top prospect up. Either way, there's a good chance Wheeler will be summoned sometime next month.
Source: Andy Martino on Twitter
May 13 - 6:23 PM
Zack Wheeler - S - Mets

A Mets insider told ESPN New York that the arbitration clock will play a role in Zack Wheeler's arrival date.

In other words, the Mets are going to wait until at least mid-June to promote Wheeler from Triple-A to avoid him gaining an extra year of arbitration-eligibility as a Super Two qualifier. None of this, of course, is unexpected. Wheeler, one of the top prospects in baseball, has fanned 47 batters in 43 1/3 innings this year at Triple-A Las Vegas. He'll be a fantasy asset down the stretch.
Source: ESPN New York
May 13 - 2:05 PM
Zack Wheeler - S - Mets

Mets prospect Zack Wheeler threw six scoreless innings on Sunday afternoon at Triple-A Las Vegas.

Wheeler struggled out of the gate this season in the Pacific Coast League but has now been good in consecutive starts. If he continues to improve, he could join the Mets' starting rotation around the middle of June.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
May 6 - 12:57 PM
Zack Wheeler - S - Mets

Mets prospect right-hander Zack Wheeler told John Harper of the New York Daily News that the conditions in the Pacific Coast League have been a challenge.

Wheeler has a 5.79 ERA and 28/15 K/BB ratio in 23 1/3 innings over his first five starts with Triple-A Las Vegas. While the control issues could be a result overthrowing and shying away from contact, he's also having trouble gripping the ball. "It’s hard being from the East Coast, and being used to the humidity, the moisture," says Wheeler. "Every time after I throw a pitch, I’ve gotta lick my fingers. "Sometimes, before I even throw the next pitch, I’ve gotta step off and lick them again because my fingers are already dry again. And the balls are slick as crap. It takes some adjusting." Wheeler is scheduled to make his next start on Tuesday and will need to show some improvement before making his major league debut.
Source: New York Daily News
Apr 30 - 9:54 AM
Zack Wheeler - S - Mets

Mets prospect Zack Wheeler allowed four runs on three hits with six walks in 4 1/3 innings Friday with Triple-A Las Vegas.

Wheeler had another rough outing, but was able to escape with a no-decision. He underwent an MRI for a blister on his right middle finger last week, which could explain his command issues and 4.91 ERA through four starts. Wheeler has 21 strikeouts in 18 1/3 innings this season. His MLB debut is not imminent.
Apr 20 - 8:49 AM
Zack Wheeler - S - Mets

Zack Wheeler recent underwent an MRI for a blister on his right middle finger.

The MRI reportedly came before Wheeler's start on Tuesday, and the blister burst during that outing. It could explain his relatively pedestrian numbers so far, as he holds a 3.12 ERA but has walked six and allowed 11 hits over 8 2/3 frames. Wheeler is expected to make his next start.
Source: New York Post
Apr 10 - 7:00 PM
Zack Wheeler - S - Mets

The New York Post reports that Zack Wheeler is "not far away" from being promoted to the Mets.

Wheeler struggled in his first start Thursday, but remains on track to make his major league debut with the Mets this season. "He's in the same spot [Matt] Harvey was at last year, I would say," Triple-A manager Wally Backman said. "I think it’s going to be a matter of consistency."
Source: New York Post
Apr 6 - 12:48 PM
Zack Wheeler - S - Mets

Mets optioned RHPs Zack Wheeler, Hansel Robles, Elvin Ramirez, Collin McHugh and Gonzalez Germen, LHP Darin Gorski, INFs Reese Havens and Wilfredo Tovar and OFs Cesar Puello and Juan Lagares to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Obviously Wheeler is the biggest name in this bunch. The top prospect didn't have a real shot to break camp with the big club, but he's not far away from making his major league debut. Wheeler has been nursing an oblique injury but will throw a simulated game Sunday.
Mar 10 - 9:29 AM
Zack Wheeler - S - Mets

Zack Wheeler (oblique) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Thursday.

It was his first bullpen session since he was shut down with a mild right oblique strain last week. Wheeler estimated that he was throwing at about 70-75 percent, but he should be ready to ramp up the intensity in the coming days. The top prospect is slated to begin the season with Triple-A Las Vegas, but he should be a candidate for a call-up by the All-Star break.
Source: ESPN New York
Mar 7 - 1:32 PM
Zack Wheeler - S - Mets

Zack Wheeler (oblique) threw on flat ground Wednesday.

It was his second straight day of flat-ground throwing. The Mets are hoping that Wheeler will feel well enough to throw off a mound by this weekend. He has been bothered by an oblique strain since late February. Wheeler is expected to open the season in Triple-A.
Source: ESPN New York
Mar 6 - 1:19 PM
Zack Wheeler - S - Mets

Mets manager Terry Collins said that Zack Wheeler (oblique) should throw a bullpen session Thursday.

Mets pitching coach Dan Warthen previously said that Wheeler would throw a bullpen session on either Tuesday or Wednesday, but it turns out he'll get an extra couple of days of rest. The prospect right-hander isn't making the team out of spring training, so there's no reason to rush him.
Source: Adam Rubin on Twitter
Mar 4 - 5:12 PM
Zack Wheeler - S - Mets

Zack Wheeler (oblique) is expected to throw a bullpen session Tuesday.

Wheeler has been shut down the last five days with an oblique strain, but it sounds like everything is going as planned in his recovery. Assuming he avoids setbacks, he could be cleared for his next Grapefruit League appearance by the end of the week.
Source: Mike Kerwick on Twitter
Mar 3 - 11:49 PM

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Batters
PosRoleName
C1John Buck
2Anthony Recker
1B1Ike Davis
2B1Daniel Murphy
2Justin Turner
SS1Ruben Tejada
3B1David Wright
LF1Lucas Duda
CF1Rick Ankiel
2Juan Lagares
3Jordany Valdespin
RF1Marlon Byrd
2Mike Baxter
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Jon Niese
2Matt Harvey
3Shaun Marcum
4Dillon Gee
5Jeremy Hefner
6Jenrry Mejia
7Johan Santana
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Bobby Parnell
2Frank Francisco
3Brandon Lyon
4Scott Atchison
5LaTroy Hawkins
6Jeurys Familia
7Scott Rice
8Robert Carson
9Greg Burke
10Collin McHugh