ZACK WHEELER NEWS

Wife gives birth, starting Saturday Wheeler is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Marlins after his wife Dominque gave birth to a healthy boy earlier this week, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 30-year-old's availability for the start of the season has remained up in the air throughout summer training due to the impending birth of the couple's first child, but he won't end up missing any starts. Wheeler was previously expected to miss two turns through the rotation while on paternity leave, but he'll instead begin the season as the No. 2 starter with no expected interruptions on the horizon. The right-hander had a 3.96 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 195:50 K:BB over 195.1 innings with the Mets last season before signing a five-year, $118 million deal with the Phillies in December.

JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Girardi back in Bronx for exhibition ahead of Phillies debut

Joe Girardi returned to Yankee Stadium but was in the visitors' dugout

JULY 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

O's rap 4 homers; Eshelman shines vs. Phils Upon lacing an RBI single off Zack Wheeler in the fourth inning Sunday night at Citizens Bank Park, Orioles second baseman Hanser Alberto ro...

JULY 20, 2020 • MLB.COM

Starting Sunday's exhibition game Wheeler is starting Sunday's exhibition contest against the Orioles, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact The 30-year-old's status for the start of the season remains up in the air with his wife pregnant and due to give birth essentially any day, but for now he lines up to start Saturday against the Marlins. Wheeler also expressed some concerns in early July about returning from paternity leave amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but he hasn't provided any further indications that he's considering opting out. He's expected to miss two starts once his wife goes into labor, due to the standard three days on the paternity list plus going through the necessary protocols before rejoining the team.

JULY 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

May start in bullpen Pivetta could be on the outside looking in for the final spot in the starting rotation, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Vince Velasquez has put on a strong performance early in summer training and appears to have the upper hand with just over a week before Opening Day. Regardless, Pivetta will remain stretched out, as the protocols for any player who potentially has COVID-19 could quickly open up a spot in the rotation. Zack Wheeler is also expected to miss some time early in the season while on paternity leave, so at least some starting chances will be available.

JULY 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

MLB State of the Position 2020: Every Team's 5-Year Plan for Starting Rotation Offense might put fans in the stands, but pitching still wins championships. The money handed to Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg and Zack Whe...

JULY 15, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Proven winner Joe Girardi gives Phillies hope for success

The Philadelphia Phillies are counting on a man quite familiar with postseason success to lead them back to October baseball

JULY 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Competing to start Opening Day Manager Joe Girardi said Nola is definitely a possibility to start Opening Day, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Nola was a late arrival at the Phillies' camp because he had been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19, but he has cleared the MLB's testing protocol. The right-hander pitched well during Monday's intrasquad game, while teammate Zack Wheeler remains uncertain if he'll rejoin the team from paternity. Nola went 12-7 in his fifth campaign in Philadelphia last season, posting a 3.87 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and 229:80 K:BB across 34 starts.

JULY 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Battling back spasms Eflin is considered day-to-day due to back spasms, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact The issue doesn't appear to be serious, but it's prevented Eflin from facing hitters in any of the Phillies' intrasquad games. WIth Opening Day less than two weeks away, it's quite possible Eflin misses a turn in the rotation or is at least on a fairly low pitch count early on. With Zack Wheeler also set to miss time early due to the birth of his first child, there's a good chance both Vince Velasquez and Nick Pivetta are in the Phillies' rotation to start the year. Highly-rated prospect Spencer Howard could even get a chance right away, as well, despite the fact that he's yet to reach Triple-A.

JULY 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Nola clears virus protocol, arrives to Phillies camp

Phillies ace Aaron Nola reported to camp on Monday after waiting a few extra days because he was in contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus

JULY 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zack Wheeler will miss at least two starts when his wife gives birth Phillies starter Zack Wheeler will reportedly miss two starts after his wife goes into labor to give birth to the couple's first child later...

JULY 5, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

Unsure of return from paternity Wheeler hasn't decided whether he'll rejoin the Phillies following the upcoming birth of his child, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 30-year-old is expected to miss at least two starts while on paternity leave due to the expanded protocols for COVID-19, but he could also end up opting out of the remainder of the season entirely. Wheeler reported to summer training this week and said he currently feels comfortable about the situation, but he also said it's something he's regularly thinking about with his wife Dominque due toward the end of July. He may not be available for the beginning of the season depending when she goes into labor, so there's a chance he wouldn't see the field at all in 2020 if he declines to return. For the time being, Wheeler will continue preparing for the start of the season.

JULY 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Unsure of return from paternity list Wheeler hasn't decided whether he'll rejoin the Phillies following the upcoming birth of his child, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 30-year-old is expected to miss at least two starts while on paternity leave due to the expanded protocols for COVID-19, but he could also end up opting out of the remainder of the season entirely. Wheeler reported to summer training this week and said he currently feels comfortable about the situation, but he also said it's something he's regularly thinking about with his wife Dominque due toward the end of July. He may not be available for the beginning of the season depending when she goes into labor, so there's a chance he wouldn't see the field at all in 2020 if he declines to return. For the time being Wheeler will continue preparing for the start of the season.

JULY 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Nola not in Phillies camp; will Zack Wheeler start opener? Aaron Nola has been absent from Phillies camp and you have to wonder if things might be shaping up for Zack Wheeler to start the opener. By...

JULY 4, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

Why Zack Wheeler’s 50-1 odds to win NL Cy Young is a steal If anyone out there can take the National League Cy Young Award from the two-time defending champion Jacob deGrom, it could be his former te...

JUNE 30, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Check out Zack Wheeler's sick new place in Philly Nine-figure contracts go a long way.

JUNE 29, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

True Hollywood story for Mets' top draft pick, son of actors

Call it a true Hollywood story for first-round pick Pete Crow-Armstrong

JUNE 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2020 Baseball Draft Order

2020 Baseball Draft Order

JUNE 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ceasefire: Zack Wheeler stops war of words with Mets general manager "It is what it is. I don't care, personally. I'm happy here." Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler refused to get into a war of words with his form...

FEBRUARY 15, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

Philadelphia Phillies' Zack Wheeler downplays dispute with New York Mets' GM - TSN.ca Zack Wheeler wants to dial down his little dispute with his former team's general manager. The new Philadelphia right-hander has been tradin...

FEBRUARY 15, 2020 • TSN.CA

Former Mets pitcher Zack Wheeler disses the Flushing front office According to Zack Wheeler, the New York Mets didn't show much interest in bringing him back for the 2020 season. The rivalry is on. When Zac...

FEBRUARY 14, 2020 • RISINGAPPLE.COM

Girardi says Wheeler and Nola to be Phillies' co-aces

Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi says Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler will be co-aces

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Wilson, Alonso help Mets escape shaky 9th, beat D-backs 3-2

Wilson, Alonso help Mets escape shaky 9th, beat D-backs 3-2

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Wheeler lifts Mets over Marlins 5-0 for 12th win in 13 games

Wheeler lifts Mets over Marlins 5-0 for 12th win in 13 games

AUGUST 7, 2019

New York visits Pittsburgh after Wheeler's strong outing

New York looks to follow up a dominant outing by Thursday starter Zack Wheeler

AUGUST 2, 2019