The final audition is set.
After coming through his 30-pitch live batting practice session Tuesday feeling healthy, Zack Wheeler is “penciled in” to start Friday against the Pirates in his return from the injured list, according to manager Mickey Callaway. The right-hander has not pitched since July 7 after experiencing a right shoulder impingement and landing on the IL July 15.
“Zack is feeling good and he’s penciled in for Friday at this moment,” Callaway said Wednesday before the Mets’ 7-2 loss to the Padres, confirming it publicly for the first time. “We’re excited he’s going to be out there on the mound again.