Mets’ Wheeler placed on disabled list with biceps tendinitis

Zack Wheeler has been struggling through his last two starts, surrendering 15 runs and five homers. Wednesday, he was placed on the disabled list

In a move that surprised next to nobody, Mike Puma of the New York Post reported that the Mets have placed Zack Wheeler on the 10-day disabled list with biceps tendinitis. The move incidentally falls in line with Tyler Pill being recalled to start Wednesday’s game in Los Angeles.

Wheeler had a second straight rough start against the Dodgers on Monday. He pitched two innings and gave up seven runs (all earned) on eight hits. That followed a start against Chicago where Wheeler recorded only five outs while surrendering eight runs. In that short span,…