ZACK WHEELER RUMORS & GOSSIP
Mets rumors: Zack Wheeler expected to make debut soon
Zack Wheeler may have already been called up if not for injury setbacks in spring and early in his minor league season. He still may have been left to wait for a time when the New York Mets were ready even if he were 100 percent healthy, though. Regardless, the Mets appear poised to call up the young righty prospect soon.
Mike Puma of the New York Post says a "high-ranking...
Team Source On Wheeler: “He’s Ready”
Updated By Joe D. On 5/23
A high-ranking team official told he New York Post on Thursday that barring a setback, Zack Wheeler is expected to make 2-3 more starts for Triple-A Las Vegas and then join the Mets. If Wheeler remains on normal rest, that would put his Mets debut somewhere in the June 6-11 range.
“If not for the minor setback with the shoulder, he might already be here...
High Ranking Mets Official Says Wheeler To Join Mets After 2-3 More Starts
Updated By Joe D. On 5/23
A high-ranking team official told he New York Post on Thursday that barring a setback, Zack Wheeler is expected to make 2-3 more starts for Triple-A Las Vegas and then join the Mets. If Wheeler remains on normal rest, that would put his Mets debut somewhere in the June 6-11 range.
“If not for the minor setback with the shoulder, he might already be here...
Mets Minors Report 5/23: Wheeler Rusty in Return, Montero Heads Back to Binghamton
Last Night’s Quick Scores
Las Vegas defeated Iowa 9-4.
Binghamton beat New Britain, 8-3.
St. Lucie dropped Dunedin, 5-3.
Savannah lost to Charleston, 4-2.
Prospect Pipeline
Zack Wheeler was back in action after missing a start due to inflammation of the AC Joint in his throwing shoulder. Wheeler looked a tad rusty from the get-go. He didn’t have great command over his pitches...
Wheeler Pitches Five Innings, Shakes Off Some Rust
Zack Wheeler took the hill this afternoon for the first time after a brief stint on the disabled list due to inflammation in the AC Joint of his throwing shoulder. He received a cortisone shot, and missed his scheduled start this past Saturday.
Wheeler looked a tad rusty from the get-go. He didn’t have great command over his pitches, and in fact, he missed the strike zone wildly...
The Zack Wheeler hype will end up being his downfall
With 2013 being touted as a rebuilding year for the Mets, most fans are excited to see the debut of prospects like Travis d’Arnuad and Zack Wheeler.
It is now May and the talk of these prospects is heating up. d’Arnuad is out with a broken foot and is due back soon while Wheeler just missed a start due to soreness in his neck. The team decided to play it safe with their top...
Mets News: Zack Wheeler receives a cortisone shot, will miss one start
Mets News:
Zack Wheeler received a cortisone shot for "a little inflammation" in the AC joint in the front of his right shoulder and will be free to resume throwing in 48 hours, assistant GM John Ricco said.
Wheeler is due to rejoin Triple-A Las Vegas today in Omaha. He will skip only one start, then reenter the rotation, Ricco said.
Wheeler was examined Wednesday...
Wheeler solid again for 51′s
New York Mets baseball has certainly seen better days as the big league club is just 4-11 in their last 15 games. Over New York’s last 13 home games, the team has entertained fans in Flushing by putting up a mere 32 runs (less than 3 per game) while hitting just .194 (80-412). So while things on the offensive side of the ball are clearly problematic, help may first come by...
On Starting The Zack Wheeler Clock Early
Earlier, my friend Dan Stack made some great points regarding the promotion of pitching phenom Zack Wheeler sooner, rather than later. Your intrepid columnist can’t help but agree. Of course there’s no guarantee that Wheeler will match the near-perfect Matt Harvey in either technique or temperament – the way Harvey’s been dealing, it’s barely possible to consider that...
On patience and Zack Wheeler
Mets prized right-handed pitching prospect Zack Wheeler has had some trouble early this season. Wheeler is currently pitching at Triple-A Las Vegas and it’s a bit of a concern to see the Mets prospect struggle at the level that supposed to get him ready for the Majors. However, just because he’s had a bad start to the season doesn’t mean he’s going to be a bust.
Wheeler...
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