The Mets announced Monday that right-handed starter Zack Wheeler is being placed on the Injured List retroactive to Friday, July 12th due to fatigue in his right shoulder. He will be eligible to come off the IL on Tuesday, July 23rd, leaving him with no more than two starts prior to the trade deadline.
Wheeler reportedly felt fatigue in the shoulder while throwing yesterday, leading the Mets to place him on the IL for precautionary reasons. No corresponding roster move has been announced yet.
Wheeler has seen mixed results this season, with a 4.