Zack Wheeler To Go on DL

The New York Mets announced earlier today that RHP Zack Wheeler has been placed on the disabled list with a stress reaction in his right arm. RHP Tyler Pill has been called up from minor leagues as a corresponding roster move. Wheeler has struggled this year with a record of 3-7 in 17 starts and an ERA of 5.21, 5.03 WHIP, and 1.587 WHIP. He has 81 strike-outs and 40 walks in  86.1 innings. Pill has made five appearances and three starts for the Mets this year. In 18 innings, he had had 14 strikeouts and seven walks with a 5.00 ERA, 4.54 FIP and 1.500 WHIP. It is unknown at this time when Wheleer will be able to return.