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Ryan Wheeler | First Baseman

Team: Colorado Rockies
Age / DOB:  (24) / 7/10/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 237
Bats / Throws: Left / Right
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Rockies optioned INF Ryan Wheeler to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
Wheeler picked up one hit in just nine at-bats while up with the club for a week and a half. With Nolan Arenado up and Todd Helton back from the DL, there's no room for him. May 5 - 1:47 PM

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Ryan Wheeler - 1B - Rockies

Rockies recalled 3B/1B Ryan Wheeler from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

He'll replace the injured Todd Helton (forearm) on the active roster. Wheeler batted just .239/.294/.339 in 50 games with the Diamondbacks last season, but has posted some big numbers in the Pacific Coast League. It's unclear whether he'll get enough playing time to be relevant in NL-only leagues.
Apr 25 - 6:07 PM
Ryan Wheeler - 1B - Rockies

The Rockies are expected to recall infielder Ryan Wheeler from Triple-A Colorado Springs prior to Thursday's game.

This presumably means that the Rockies could finally place Todd Helton (forearm) on the disabled list. Wheeler, who was acquired from the Diamondbacks over the winter, is hitting .348/.407/.565 with two home runs and a .973 OPS over his first 15 games with the Sky Sox this season. Some thought that a DL move involving Helton could mean that Tyler Colvin could find his way back to the majors, but that's apparently not going to happen.
Related: Todd Helton
Source: Denver Post on Twitter
Apr 25 - 5:14 PM
Ryan Wheeler - 1B - Rockies

Rockies reassigned INF Ryan Wheeler, OF Tim Wheeler and RHPs Joe Gardner, Will Harris and Josh Sullivan to minor league camp.

Wheeler had a chance to make the Opening Day roster due to his defensive versatility, but it appears the Rockies are content with Eric Young in a utility role. None of these players project to hold any fantasy value in the 2013 season.
Mar 15 - 11:00 PM
Ryan Wheeler - 1B - Rockies

Rockies acquired INF Ryan Wheeler from the Diamondbacks for LHP Matt Reynolds.

Wheeler batted just .239/.294/.339 in 50 games this past season for Arizona, but he had a .960 OPS and 15 home runs in 93 games at Triple-A. The 24-year-old can play both corner outfield positions and third base.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 06:06:00 PM
Ryan Wheeler - 1B - Rockies

Ryan Wheeler doubled twice and drove in three runs in Friday's loss to the Padres.

The extra-base hits were Wheeler's first since August 18, while the RBI were his first since August 21. The start was only his third of the month. Wheeler mashed in the minor leagues this season, but is batting just .243/.296/.365 since being recalled on July 20. He'll compete for a roster spot in the spring.
Sat, Sep 8, 2012 01:13:00 AM
Ryan Wheeler - 1B - Rockies

Diamondbacks purchased the contract of INF Ryan Wheeler from Triple-A Reno.

He'll take the roster spot of Geoff Blum, who was released. Wheeler, 24, was hitting .351/.388/.572 with 15 home runs and 90 RBI through 93 games at the Triple-A level this year. He isn't known for his glove, but Diamondbacks could take the hit defensively at third base since they've been hurting for production there. Give him a spin in NL-only leagues.
Fri, Jul 20, 2012 05:09:00 PM
Ryan Wheeler - 1B - Rockies

The Diamondbacks are expected to promote infield prospect Ryan Wheeler from Triple-A Reno prior to Friday's game.

It's amazing that the move took this long, as the D'Backs have gotten very little production from third base all season and Wheeler has been mashing at Triple-A, posting a .351/.388/.572 batting line with 15 homers and 90 RBI. He's a well below average defensive third baseman but could get the bulk of the starts there, making him worthy of scooping up in NL-only leagues.
Source: Nick Piecoro on Twitter
Fri, Jul 20, 2012 02:49:00 PM
Ryan Wheeler - 1B - Rockies

Diamondbacks prospect Ryan Wheeler is learning to play third base after spending the majority of his time there in 2011.

"First base is pretty clogged up right now, especially with Paul [Goldschmidt] just getting there," Wheeler said. "I want to make it to the big leagues as a third baseman. I know that I need to get better. I want to get there and stay there as a third baseman." Wheeler is committed to third base despite committing 19 errors there in 2011. Though he's known as a high-average hitter, his power numbers improved at Double-A Mobile with 16 home runs in 480 at-bats. Wheeler has enough talent to potentially make an impact down the line for the Diamondbacks and may even get a chance in 2012. If he does get a look, it'll be more for his hitting than defense.
Related: Paul Goldschmidt
Source: Arizona Republic
Mon, Oct 24, 2011 09:14:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Wilin Rosario
2Yorvit Torrealba
1B1Todd Helton
2Jordan Pacheco
2B1Josh Rutledge
2Jonathan Herrera
3D.J. LeMahieu
SS1Troy Tulowitzki
3B1Nolan Arenado
LF1Carlos Gonzalez
CF1Dexter Fowler
2Eric Young Jr.
RF1Michael Cuddyer
2Charlie Blackmon
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Jhoulys Chacin
2Jorge De La Rosa
3Juan Nicasio
4Jeff Francis
5Jon Garland
6Edwar Cabrera
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Rafael Betancourt
2Matt Belisle
3Wilton Lopez
4Rex Brothers
5Adam Ottavino
6Edgmer Escalona
7Josh Outman
8Rob Scahill