Daily News | Phillies hope rest will help Zack Wheeler bring his velocity back up
Thomson’s theory is that the velocity dip is a product of how Wheeler was built back up as he was coming back off the injured list. Wheeler was placed on the 15-day injured list on Aug. 25 with right forearm tendinitis. He was activated on Sept. 21, but he didn’t go on a rehab assignment before returning to the Phillies and made three starts limited by pitch counts in the regular season.
Because this is Wheeler’s first career postseason appearance, it’s the longest big-league season of his career. He has thrown 183⅓ innings since his first start of the season April 12, and he led baseball in innings with 213⅓ in 2021. If Wheeler’s velocity doesn’t appear to be returning over the next few days, that will require a larger conversation with the trainers and strength and conditioning coaches.World Series rainout could be a blessing for Phillies pitchers, but red flags remain for Zack Wheeler
“Well, not for sure, but it’s in pencil, not in ink,” Baker said of whether he will start the future Hall of Fame right-hander.When asked whether Verlander would be able to pitch in Game 7 if he pitched in Game 4, Baker said he hasn’t “gotten that far.”
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