The New York Mets top trade piece, Zack Wheeler, will start on Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Wheeler had been sidelined since July 7 because of a shoulder impingement. He threw a bullpen session Friday and live batting practice Tuesday without any issues.
Zack Wheeler threw live batting practice to Tomas Nido, Juan Lagares and Adeiny Hechavarria.
He said it went “good” and gave a thumbs-up.
Barring something unforeseen, he’ll return Friday against the Pirates.
— Tim Healey (@timbhealey) July 23, 2019
Wheeler will only have one start to prove his trade worth, due to the unfortunate timing of his injury.