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Zack Wheeler tagged for four homers by Mariners

Zack Wheeler

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Zack Wheeler was lit up for eight runs and four homers in four-plus innings by the Mariners on Monday.

Wheeler walked two and gave up a three-run homer to Julio Rodríguez and a two-run homer to Cal Raleigh in the first. He fared better afterwards, but he did walk three more batters (the second of those walks included two balls that would have been overturned had anyone challenged). The fifth, though, saw him give up two more homers right away, with Raleigh going deep for a second time. Wheeler gave up four homers for the third time in his career and five walks for the 11th time. He also walked five against the Jays three starts ago after never having done that since 2019. It’s bizarre to see him struggling like this, but nothing seems especially off. If something is troubling him, it’s not really showing up in his velocity or spin rates. He’s due to face the Angels on Sunday.

- Matthew Pouliot

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Zack Wheeler

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Zack Wheeler allowed two runs in five innings and got a no-decision in the Phillies’ 6-4 victory over the Marlins on Tuesday.

Wheeler gave up two hits, walked four and struck out seven. The 36-year-old right-hander got a no-decision and hasn’t won’t a start since July 12 against the Tigers, a span of six starts. He has a 2.92 ERA this season. Wheeler is lined up to face the Mariners next Monday.
Zack Wheeler

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Zack Wheeler yielded five runs — four earned — in five innings Wednesday in a loss to the Cardinals.

The unearned run came in the second after a tough error on Alec Bohm on Jordan Walker’s 106-mph smash to first. The remaining runs all came in the fifth, an inning that featured three singles and two doubles. Wheeler’s last four starts have seen him get roughed up three times and exit after two scoreless innings in the other because of a long rain delay. We still don’t see any reason for panic, though. He’s a fine bet to bounce back next week against the Marlins.
Zack Wheeler

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Zack Wheeler struggled in a losing effort against the Blue Jays on Friday night, allowing four runs on seven hits across 5 1/3 innings on a rainy evening in Philadelphia.

Wheeler racked up six strikeouts on the night, but also issued five walks in the contest. He served up a solo homer to Andres Gimenez in the second inning, then the Jays tacked on single runs in the third fourth and sixth innings against him. The 36-year-old righty got 16 whiffs on 116 pitches in the game, posting a CSW of 25 percent. Even with this off night, Wheeler will carry a mighty impressive 2.69 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and a 132/28 K/BB ratio (110 1/3 innings) into Wednesday’s matchup against the Cardinals in St. Louis.
Zack Wheeler

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Zack Wheeler threw two scoreless frames before a rain delay concluded his start Sunday against the Orioles.

Wheeler was looking sharp today after his unusually short outing against the Marlins on Monday, but there was no way the Phillies could bring him back out after a delay that exceeded two hours. Wheeler fanned three and threw 24 of his 32 pitches for strikes before departing. His next turn is due to come Friday against the Blue Jays, but the Phillies could consider moving him up if he feels good Monday. They currently have Andrew Painter lined up for Wednesday’s game against the Nationals.
Zack Wheeler

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Phillies manager Don Mattingly said that Zack Wheeler “felt physically fine” despite being removed early from Monday night’s game against the Marlins.

Wheeler allowed five runs in three innings, and his health was the subject of many overnight rumors after the training staff and coaches huddled in the dugout before removing Wheeler from the game. The veteran averaged 93.5 mph on his four-seamer and 93.1 mph on his sinker, both of which were down almost two mph from his season average. Considering Wheeler had a potentially career-ending blood clot injury last season, there was some concern that the 36-year-old was injured; however, Wheeler shot down those concerns after the game: “The ball just wasn’t coming out like I wanted to. My body wasn’t moving like I wanted it to. I was trying to get through it. Some games I can. Just today, I couldn’t.” We’ll see how his bullpen and arm maintenance sessions go during the week, but it seems like this may be just a one-game blip.
Zack Wheeler

PHI Starting Pitcher #45

Zack Wheeler allowed five runs in three innings and got a no-decision against the Marlins on Monday.

Wheeler gave up six hits, walked one and struck out six. He allowed a lead-off single in the first inning and one batter later a run scored on a stolen base and two throwing errors. Then a solo home run to make it 2-0. In the second inning, a double, triple and a home run led to three more Marlins runs. Wheeler completed the third inning without allowing a run, but with 68 pitches thrown already he didn’t even start the fourth inning. His ERA is up to 2.53. Wheeler’s lined up to face the Orioles on the road on Sunday.
Zack Wheeler

PHI Starting Pitcher #45

Zack Wheeler, who has said he planned to retire when his Phillies contract expires after 2027, is no longer ruling out continuing his career.

“Never say never,” Wheeler told USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale. “We’ll see. It’ll probably depend on what happens next year. It’s something to think about for sure.” The 36-year-old Wheeler has returned from thoracic outlet surgery to go 10-2 with a 2.16 ERA in 16 starts this season. While it sounds like he might want to take things year by year, the Phillies would almost certainly try to extend him this winter if he’s open to it.
Zack Wheeler

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Zack Wheeler fanned nine while allowing two runs in seven innings Tuesday in a loss to the Dodgers.

Max Muncy’s two-run homer in the fourth doomed Wheeler in another otherwise exceptional performance. It’s just Wheeler’s second loss to go along with 10 wins this year. The Phillies are 13-3 when he pitches, and Wheeler has a 3.32 ERA in the three losses. He’ll make his next start Monday versus the Marlins.
Zack Wheeler

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Phillies will start Aaron Nola, Jesus Luzardo, and Alan Rangel against the Mets this weekend.

Nola will start on Thursday, there will then be a day off to accommodate the World Cup Final, and then Luzardo and Rangel will throw on Saturday and Sunday. The Phillies could have chosen to use Zack Wheeler on normal rest this weekend, but the veteran will likely get a two-start week against the Dodgers and Yankees instead.
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Zack Wheeler told reporters he declined an invitation to be added to the National League’s roster for the MLB All-Star Game.

Wheeler added that he felt disrespected and didn’t want to be the fifth choice after the league finally reached out on Friday to offer him a spot on the senior circuit’s roster as a replacement. The 36-year-old veteran should’ve been in the Midsummer Classic much sooner in the process after putting together a remarkable first-half performance in his return from last year’s surgery to address thoracic outlet syndrome, posting a sublime 2.28 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 98/20 K/BB ratio across 87 innings over 14 starts since April 25.

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Carson Whisenhunt will undergo an MRI on Tuesday after leaving his start Monday against the Reds with elbow pain.

Whisenhunt said this felt different than the elbow sprain that cost him the final two months of 2023, and he’s hoping it might just be a pinched nerve. "[I’ve] never really felt anything like this,” he said after the game. “I don’t really know kind of where to be at with it. So just kind of play it by ear and get the MRI tomorrow and then go from there.” The Giants could recall Matt Wilkinson if Whisenhunt goes on the IL.
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Nick Gonzales

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Nick Gonzales went 2-for-5 and singled in the automatic runner in the top of the 12th as the Pirates outlasted the Padres 3-2 on Monday.

Gonzales’s hit resulted in only run in the three extra innings. There were three bunts, though, none of which worked out. The first two, from the Padres, were both popped up and the initial one resulted in a double play. The last, from the Pirates after Gonzales’s go-ahead hit, saw the lead runner get retired. Gonzales also walked and stole a base in the contest. He’s fourth in the majors with his .308 average.
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Braxton Ashcraft

PIT Starting Pitcher #35
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Braxton Ashcraft limited the Padres to one run over six innings in a no-decision Monday.

Ashcraft appeared to get through six scoreless, only to lose the shutout on a balk. He then left with a one-run lead that failed to hold up. It’s unclear how many more starts Ashcraft, who has now thrown 39 more innings than his previous career high, will make with the Pirates nearly out of contention at this point, but he’s still thriving, having allowed exactly one run in three straight starts. He’s in line to face the Cardinals on Sunday, but the Pirates have Thursday and Monday off if they want to give him some extra time.
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Yohan Ramírez

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Yohan Ramírez struck out the side in the 12th for his second save Monday against the Padres.

Ramírez had given up five runs in three innings since returning from the paternity list, but he came up big tonight in protecting a one-run lead. He did get a little lucky with the last pitch, though; Dustin Harris swung at a sweeper down and in and then had it go off his foot and to the backstop. If it didn’t hit him, he likely would have reached on a strikeout/wild pitch.
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Robbie Ray allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings Monday versus the Pirates.

Both runs came in the sixth. Esmerlyn Valdez led off the inning with a homer. Ray then walked Bryan Reynolds and struck out Oneil Cruz before being pulled in favor of Bradgley Rodriguez, who surrendered a go-ahead double to score the inherited runner. Ray struck out five and allowed just two hard-hit balls other than the homer. He’ll likely face the Rays on Sunday.
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Brandon Lowe went 0-for-5 and struck out four times against the Padres on Monday.

As terrific as Lowe has been against righties, the Pirates still probably would have been better off platooning him all year. He was retired four times by lefties tonight, leaving him with a .208 average, a .329 slugging percentage and a 64/11 K/BB in 173 plate appearances versus southpaws on the season.
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Kaelen Culpepper went 4-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI against the Athletics on Monday.

Culpepper didn’t have any extra-base hits, but the four singles raised his average to .340 in the first 50 at-bats of his big league career. He offers enough upside to be considered in mixed leagues, though he’s not necessarily a must-add player.
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Byron Buxton went 3-for-5 with four runs, a double and a walk against the Athletics on Monday.

Byron Buxton had three hits including a double and a walk in the win over the A’s Monday. Even with the big game, Buxton is 7-for-36 (.194) with no home runs and one RBI in 10 games since being activated from the injured list. He’s hitting .256 with an .836 OPS and 46 RBI this year.
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Chase DeLauter

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The Guardians are hopeful Chase DeLauter will play Tuesday after being scratched Monday with hamstring tightness.

They considered using DeLauter at DH tonight before deciding to play it safe. Angel Martínez had a double in four at-bats in his place.
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Jeffrey Springs

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Jeffrey Springs allowed four runs in 4 2/3 innings and took the loss against the Twins on Monday.

Springs gave up seven hits, walked two and struck out three. He fell to 3-12 with the loss. Springs pitched slightly better in his last start, but overall he hasn’t looked particularly sharp in either of his two starts since returning from the injured list. He has a 6.08 ERA. Springs isn’t a recommended fantasy option in his next starts against the Orioles at home on Sunday.
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