Zack Wheeler gave the Mets enough in his return from the injured list. Now, will the Mets be offered enough to part with him?
In what may go down as the final Mets start for the former prized prospect, Wheeler showcased his potential value to a contender, and attempted to quell concerns of his durability, by opening with five dominant innings, and picking up the win in his first start back from a shoulder impingement, during the Mets’ 6-3 victory over the Pirates on Friday night.
Wheeler (7-6), who was limited to 73 pitches (54 strikes) in his first outing since July 7, allowed three runs and six hits, while striking out seven and walking none.