Zack Wheeler
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3 de agosto de 2026
Goes two innings in shortened start
Wheeler didn't factor into the decision in Sunday's rain-shortened outing against the Orioles. He allowed just one hit while striking out three over two innings.
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While it was a brief day for Wheeler, who didn't return after the first rain delay prior to the third inning, it was still an encouraging showing for the right-hander after he gave up five runs on six hits in just three innings against Miami in his last outing. Overall, Wheeler is 10-2 with a 2.49 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 126:23 K:BB through 18 starts (105 innings) this season. He's currently lined up to face the Blue Jays at home his next time out, though the Phillies could potentially deploy Wheeler sooner, as he threw just 32 pitches Sunday.
28 de julho de 2026
No physical concerns after start
Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly said that Wheeler "felt physically fine" after covering just three innings during his start in Monday's 8-7 loss to the Marlins, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Análise
The NL Cy Young Award candidate struck out six but surrendered a season-high five runs on six hits and one walk in the start, which was his shortest outing in more than four years. Though Wheeler and Mattingly both indicated that no injury was behind the poor outing, the veteran right-hander's velocity on all six of his offerings was down at least one tick from his season-long averages, per Statcast. Wheeler wrote the performance off as "just one of those days," and despite not having his best stuff, he was still able to generate 13 whiffs on his 68 pitches. Assuming Wheeler reports no issues coming out of his next bullpen session, fantasy managers can include him in lineups with a fair amount of confidence heading into his next start, which is expected to come Sunday versus the Orioles at Camden Yards.
28 de julho de 2026
Rare hiccup in no-decision
Wheeler took a no-decision Monday against the Marlins, allowing five runs on six hits and one walk in three innings. He struck out six.
Análise
It was easily the shortest outing of the year for Wheeler, who also turned in his shortest start since 2022. Not only was it also the first time he gave up at least five runs since May of last season, it was somewhat concerning to see the star right-hander's four-seam fastball average only 93.5 mph after it averaged 95.1 mph for the campaign entering Monday. Wheeler still has a fine 2.53 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 123:23 K:BB over 103 innings, and he'll be looking to flush Monday's dud his next time out in Baltimore.
