On Friday, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler was on the mound for 5 and 1/3 innings during the team's 5-3 loss to the Red Sox. He gave up five runs, with four earned, from seven hits and zero walks while striking out five batters. Despite his prior excellent outings, Wheeler encountered a challenge against Boston. He conceded runs in the first, third, and sixth innings. Wheeler is expected to pitch again on Wednesday versus Toronto.

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler hurled six scoreless innings in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Houston Astros. Wheeler struck out seven batters while yielding just three hits and one walk. The 32-year-old threw 104 pitches before being replaced by Seranthony Dominguez in the seventh. On the season, Wheeler owns a 3.86 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, along with 41 strikeouts. He got off to a slow start to begin the season, but he's started to pick things up as he's faced more batters. He also owns a 29.1% strikeout rate and an 8.5% walk rate. Despite a slow start to begin the season, the Georgia native is slowly beginning to right his ship and shape into his ace form.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler started his spring off in great fashion but has had two rough outings since. In his first outing of the spring, Wheeler hurled two perfect innings, striking out two. He threw 15 strikes over 19 pitches. His next start was a disastrous one, however, as he gave up seven runs in 1 1/3 innings. On Friday, he gave up three runs in three innings, and his ERA now sits at 14.21 this spring. After three seasons with an ERA under 3.00 while being ranked in one of the top tiers of starting pitchers, there's nothing to worry about with Wheeler at the moment.

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that right-hander Zack Wheeler remains the Game 6 starter for the World Series against the Houston Astros when the series shifts back to Houston on Saturday. Left-hander Ranger Suarez, who started Game 3 on Tuesday, could be the Game 7 starter, if necessary. With the series tied at two games apiece, there's a chance that Wheeler could be trying to keep the Phillies alive for a winner-take-all Game 7. The 32-year-old has his worst outing of his first postseason in Game 2 of the World Series against the Astros on Saturday, allowing five runs (four earned) on six hits while walking three and striking out three in five innings. He'll be hoping to turn things around after allowing six earned runs in his last two playoff starts combined.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler will start Saturday's potential World Series Game 6 against the Houston Astros despite Game 3 being postponed by a day, per MLB.com's Todd Zolecki. Wheeler is experiencing arm fatigue, per the Phillies, which is why he will get a sixth day of rest before the potential Game 6, rather than start Game 5 on Thursday. Wheeler saw his postseason velocity dip to 95.2 MPH from 97 MPH in World Series Game 2, in which he allowed five runs over 5 innings pitched. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski did confirm that Wheeler is not injured. Despite the poor outing, Wheeler has still managed a stellar 2.67 ERA through five postseason starts. Hopefully for the Phillies, they won't need to turn to him for a Game 6.

Philadelphia Phillies starter Zack Wheeler couldn't limit the Houston Astros offense during Saturday's World Series Game 2, allowing five runs (four earned) while walking and striking out three apiece over five innings. He was tagged with the loss and is 1-2 in postseason play, but he owns a 2.67 ERA over five starts. The 32-year-old Wheeler held his place as one of the best pitchers in baseball during the regular season, pitching to a 2.82 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 26.9% strikeout rate and added 12 victories across 26 starts. The right-hander will get another start if the series goes long enough to try and redeem himself.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler will reportedly be the team's starter in the second game of the World Series against the Houston Astros on Saturday, per a tweet from The Athletic's Matt Gelb on Wednesday. Wheeler logged a 2.82 ERA, a 2.89 FIP, 163 strikeouts and 34 walks in 153 innings during the regular season in his third season with the Phillies. He's only continued that success in the postseason with a 1.78 ERA, a 2.36 FIP and 25 strikeouts compared to three walks in four starts spanning 25 1/3 innings. The veteran didn't face the Astros during the regular season.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler allowed three hits and two earned runs in six innings of work in the fifth game of the National League Championship Series on Sunday. The veteran also struck out eight batters on the day while registering 11 swinging strikes and a quality 33% CSW rate. The Phillies didn't take the lead until the eighth inning when Wheeler had already departed, but it was a strong start nonetheless. The right-hander has allowed just five earned runs in 25.1 postseason innings this year, good for a 1.78 ERA. He's also logged a 2.36 FIP in those 25.1 innings with 25 strikeouts compared to just three walks allowed.

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said there's "no chance" that right-hander Zack Wheeler makes the start in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the San Diego Padres on Saturday night on short rest. Wheeler was dominant in the Game 1 win on Tuesday, throwing seven shutout innings with one hit, one walk and eight strikeouts. Thomson said it would be one of Noah Syndergaard, Kyle Gibson or Bailey Falter making the start on Saturday. It will depend on how Friday's game goes and who is used out of the bullpen. Wheeler has been great in his first three playoff starts, allowing only three earned runs on seven hits while walking three and striking out 17 in 19 1/3 frames for a 1-1 record.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler was locked in for Tuesday's National League Championship Series Game 1 2-0 win over the Padres. Wheeler tossed 7 innings, allowing just one hit and a walk with eight strikeouts. The 32-year-old has been solid so far this postseason, allowing three runs over 19 1/3 IP. He will need to continue to turn in strong outings if the Phillies hope to continue on to the World Series. His next start could potentially come in Sunday's Game 5 if the series gets extended.

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler will start Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres. Wheeler likely would have pitched on short rest had the Phillies gone to a Game 5 in the NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday in Atlanta. He has looked very good since returning from a month-long stint on the injured list due to right forearm tendonitis on Sept. 21, posting a 1.32 ERA in five starts. Wheeler has a 2.19 ERA in his two playoff starts this year against the Braves and St. Louis Cardinals. In his one start against the Padres in 2022, Wheeler tossed seven shutout innings while allowing four hits, walking none and striking out nine in a victory.

Philadelphia Phillies skipper Rob Thomson said that right-hander Zack Wheeler is available to pitch for an inning in relief in Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves, if needed. Wheeler could also start a potential Game 5 on short rest if he isn't used on Saturday. The 32-year-old got the start in Game 2 of the series against Atlanta and took the loss, allowing three earned runs on four hits while walking one and striking out five in six innings pitched. Right-hander Noah Syndergaard is getting the start in Game 4 on Saturday, but he'll be on a short leash and Wheeler could be used if Thor doesn't go deep into the ballgame.

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler has been tabbed as the team's Game 1 starter against the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Wild-Card Series that begins on Friday. He'll be opposed by Cardinals left-hander Jose Quintana. In his final three starts of the regular season, Wheeler allowed just one earned run on nine hits while walking one and striking out 15 in 15 innings pitched. He was also excellent in his two starts against the Red Birds this year, throwing 14 shutout innings on nine hits while walking two and striking out 10. The 32-year-old finished the regular season with a strong 2.82 ERA and 163 K's in 153 innings pitched.

Chicago Cubs rookie outfielder Christopher Morel had one hit in his three at-bats Tuesday, but he made it count, taking Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler deep in the bottom of the third inning of a 2-1 win. It was Morel's 15th long ball of the season to go with his .749 OPS, 54 runs scored, 42 RBI and 10 stolen bases in 401 plate appearances. That's plenty of production across all fantasy categories, especially when you consider that Morel was likely free off the waiver wire early in the season.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler made his second start since returning from the injured list Tuesday, and he was effective, allowing one run on five hits and a walk in six innings against the Chicago Cubs. He struck out five batters in the no-decision, as the Phillies fell 2-1. Wheeler does not appear to have missed a beat from sitting out for a month, though fantasy managers were certainly disappointed not to have his production at this key point in the season. Wheeler has a 2.92 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with 11 wins and 156 strikeouts through 148 2022 innings.

The Philadelphia Phillies activated right-handed starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (forearm) from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday. The 32-year-old has pitched to a 3.07 ERA and a 2.97 FIP in 138 innings for the National League East franchise this season. He's also logged 148 strikeouts and 33 walks in those 138 innings. Wheeler previously made his last start for the Phillies on August 20. Prior to landing on the injured list, the veteran had allowed three runs or fewer in 18 of his 23 starts this year. Philadelphia also optioned right-handed reliever Sam Coonrod to Triple-A.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (forearm) pitched two simulated innings on Friday, and is targeting a return to the rotation Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Good news for the righty, who has been out since August 20 with elbow soreness/forearm tendinitis. He was originally expected back two weeks ago, but after experiencing renewed soreness in his elbow he took a week off from throwing. He is feeling better now, though, and won't need a minor league rehab assignment before jumping back in the Phillies rotation. His first start will be an abbreviated one, but he can still be of use in daily lineup leagues next week.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (forearm) threw a successful bullpen session on Tuesday, and he's scheduled to throw another one or live batting practice on Friday in Atlanta. Barring setbacks, Wheeler could be back in the starting rotation for the Phillies as early as next Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Phillies could use Wheeler down the stretch as they look to hang onto one of the National League's three wild-card spots for the postseason. The 32-year-old could still help fantasy managers win a title the rest of the way in September if he can return next week, albeit in a tough matchup against Toronto. Wheeler has gone 11-7 in 2022 with a 3.07 ERA (2.98 FIP), a 1.08 WHIP and a 148:33 K:BB in 138 innings pitched over 23 starts.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (forearm) played catch from 90 feet on Thursday and will do so again from 120 feet on Friday. After that, he'll progress to a bullpen session, and he could return to the starting rotation without making a minor league rehab start. That's good news for fantasy managers, as time is running out in the 2022 regular season for Wheeler to make an impact. The 32-year-old right-hander was scratched from his scheduled start on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins, but he could return to the rotation early next week, barring a setback over the next couple of days. Before his injury, Wheeler had a 3.07 ERA (2.97 FIP), a 1.08 WHIP, 148 strikeouts and 33 walks in 138 innings over 23 starts for his fantasy managers.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (forearm) played a little catch on Tuesday. Wheeler was pulled from his originally scheduled start on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins with renewed soreness in his right forearm. If he doesn't have any setbacks after throwing on Tuesday, he could move to a bullpen session later this week. The 32-year-old will be hoping to return to the team's rotation sooner than later, but there's not much time left in the regular season this month for him to make a fantasy impact for those still playing for a championship. In 23 starts in 2022, the veteran right-hander has gone 11-7 with a 3.07 ERA (2.97 FIP), a 1.08 WHIP, 148 strikeouts and 33 walks in 138 innings.