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Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler will not pitch in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game next week.
Wheeler plans to step away to prioritize rest and prepare for the second half of the season with the Phillies, according to The Athletic’s Matt Gelb.
The starting pitcher has compiled a 9-3 record in 18 games this season. In 116 innings pitched, he's recorded 148 strikeouts, tied for second most in the majors this season. He leads the majors in batting average against at .177, his 0.84 WHIP ranks second, and his 2.17 ERA is the third best this season.
Wheeler is scheduled to start for the Phillies on Saturday, July 12 against Yu Darvish and the San Diego Padres (7:35 p.m. ET, Fox).
MLB announced on its official X account that San Diego Padres pitcher Adrian Morejon has been added as a reserve pitcher for the National League, replacing Wheeler on the roster.
The MLB All-Star Game will be played at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 15. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Phillies' Zack Wheeler withdraws from 2025 MLB All-Star Game to rest
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Wheeler plans to step away to prioritize rest and prepare for the second half of the season with the Phillies, according to The Athletic’s Matt Gelb.
The starting pitcher has compiled a 9-3 record in 18 games this season. In 116 innings pitched, he's recorded 148 strikeouts, tied for second most in the majors this season. He leads the majors in batting average against at .177, his 0.84 WHIP ranks second, and his 2.17 ERA is the third best this season.
Wheeler is scheduled to start for the Phillies on Saturday, July 12 against Yu Darvish and the San Diego Padres (7:35 p.m. ET, Fox).
MLB announced on its official X account that San Diego Padres pitcher Adrian Morejon has been added as a reserve pitcher for the National League, replacing Wheeler on the roster.
The MLB All-Star Game will be played at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 15. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Phillies' Zack Wheeler withdraws from 2025 MLB All-Star Game to rest
Continue reading...
