Zack Wheeler Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Zack Wheeler.
Multiple Teams Pursuing Zack Wheeler At Outset Of Free Agency
2019/11/zack-wheeler-rumors-angels-padres-white-sox.html2:29pm: Zack Wheeler technically has another three days to accept or reject his $17.8MM qualifying offer from the Mets, but there's never been a realistic scenario in which he takes the one-year deal. … 7:33pm: The Mets also remain interested in exploring a multi-year arrangement with Wheeler, per Jon Heyman of MLB Network (via Twitter).
Draft Compensation For 8 Teams That Could Lose Qualified Free Agents
2019/11/draft-compensation-for-8-teams-that-could-lose-qualified-free-agents.htmlIn other words, if any of Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg, Anthony Rendon, Madison Bumgarner, Will Smith, Zack Wheeler, Marcell Ozuna, Jose Abreu or Josh Donaldson signs with a new club, their former team will receive a compensatory pick between Competitive Balance Round B and Round 3 of the 2020 draft.
Which Pick(s) Each Team Would Forfeit By Signing A Qualified Free Agent
2019/11/mlb-free-agency-draft-compensation-picks-lost-qualifying-offer.htmlTeams interested in signing Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg, Zack Wheeler, Madison Bumgarner, Jake Odorizzi, Anthony Rendon, Josh Donaldson, Marcell Ozuna, Jose Abreu or Will Smith will therefore be required to forfeit draft and perhaps international bonus considerations in order to sign anyone from that bunch -- assuming each of the 10 rejects that one-year, $17.8MM sum.
Free Agent Faceoff: Wheeler Vs. Bumgarner Vs. Ryu
2019/11/free-agent-faceoff-wheeler-vs-bumgarner-vs-ryu.htmlFormer Met Zack Wheeler, longtime Giant Madison Bumgarner and ex-Dodger Hyun-Jin Ryu make up the remainder of the top five free-agent starters after Cole and Strasburg. … Going by projected earning power, Wheeler is easily the most desirable of the trio.
10 Players Receive Qualifying Offers
2019/11/10-players-receive-qualifying-offers.htmlZack Wheeler, SP, Mets…
Van Wagenen: Mets Will Make Qualifying Offer To Zack Wheeler
2019/11/mets-make-zack-wheeler-qualifying-offer.htmlThe Mets will extend a one-year, $17.8MM qualifying offer to right-hander Zack Wheeler before today's 5pm ET deadline, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen announced at today's press conference to introduce new manager Carlos Beltran (h/t: Joel Sherman of the New York Post, on Twitter). … That's been the expected outcome for several months now, and Wheeler is widely expected to reject the offer in search of a more lucrative deal in free agency.
Quick Hits: Twins, Cubs, Rizzo, Strike Zone
2019/11/quick-hits-twins-cubs-rizzo-strike-zone.htmlMadison Bumgarner, Zack Wheeler, and Hyun-Jin Ryu were named as three potential offseason targets for the Twins in MLBTR's recent "Offseason Outlook" series, and that trio was also speculatively connected to the team in a piece from LaVelle E.
Mets Notes: Managerial Search, Wheeler
2019/10/mets-rumors-manager-bombshell-mystery-candidate.htmlTurning to the Mets' actual roster, The Athletic's Tim Britton explores Zack Wheeler's impending free agency and whether he's a fit to re-sign with the team in free agency (subscription link). … The call on issuing Wheeler a qualifying offer is an easy "yes," he opines -- we at MLBTR are inclined to agree -- as is Wheeler's decision to reject it.
Zack Wheeler Discusses Pending Free Agency
2019/09/zack-wheeler-discusses-pending-free-agency.htmlIn what could be his final week in a Mets uniform, pending free-agent right-hander Zack Wheeler spoke about his future with Mollie Walker of the New York Post, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com and other reporters Wednesday. … Unsurprisingly, the 29-year-old Wheeler doesn't sound like someone who's ready to commit to his current team with what could be a lucrative trip to the open market looming.
Mets, Zack Wheeler “Failed To Progress” In Extension Talks
2019/08/mets-zack-wheeler-failed-to-progress-in-extension-talks.htmlThe Mets were seemingly exploring all options as both buyers and sellers leading up to the trade deadline, including the possibility of signing Zack Wheeler to an extension and (presumably then) trading Noah Syndergaard. … The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal had the original report about the Mets' interest in extending Wheeler, and in a longer piece (subscription required), Rosenthal notes that Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen actually did broach a long-term deal with Wheeler's agent.
Mozeliak On Cards’ Quiet Deadline
2019/08/mozeliak-on-cards-quiet-deadline.htmlPer Goold, the club wasn't willing to give up outfielders Tyler O'Neill or Harrison Bader to rent Zack Wheeler down the stretch, as the Mets demanded.
Wheeler, Vazquez, Bumgarner, Minor All Held At Deadline
2019/07/wheeler-vazquez-bumgarner-minor-all-held-at-deadline.htmlMets righty Zack Wheeler is staying put, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post (via Twitter).
Rays Pursuing Zack Wheeler
2019/07/rays-pursuing-zack-wheeler.htmlHaving lost Blake Snell to the injured list last week, the Rays are in pursuit of Mets right-hander Zack Wheeler, Andy Martino of SNY reports. … This isn't the first time the Rays have been connected to Wheeler, though Snell wasn't on the IL when Wheeler was initially said to be on the club's radar.
Yankees, Astros Pursuing Madison Bumgarner, Zack Wheeler
2019/07/yankees-astros-pursuing-madison-bumgarner-zack-wheeler.htmlBoth teams are in on Giants left-hander Madison Bumgarner and Mets righty Zack Wheeler, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic tweets. … This is the second time this week the Astros have been prominently connected to Bumgarner and Wheeler.
Closer Market Rumors: Diaz, Vazquez
2019/07/closer-market-rumors-diaz-vazquez.htmlFrom the Braves' side, it seems Diaz is the top target, with starters Noah Syndergaard and Zack Wheeler of ongoing but lesser interest.
Zack Wheeler Rumors: Astros Increasingly Seen As Favorite
2019/07/zack-wheeler-rumors-astros-increasingly-seen-as-favorite.htmlWe just knighted Mets righty Zack Wheeler the top trade deadline candidate in baseball. … The Astros are "working hard" to land Wheeler, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports (subscription link).
Reaction & Analysis To The Marcus Stroman Trade
2019/07/reaction-analysis-to-the-marcus-stroman-trade.htmlThe Mets' plan is to keep Stroman, and "the likelihood is strong they deal at least one of" Noah Syndergaard or Zack Wheeler. … Reports from earlier this week suggested that New York could try to sign Wheeler, a pending free agent, to a…
A’s Interested In Syndergaard, Wheeler
2019/07/as-interested-in-syndergaard-wheeler.htmlPer Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, the club has made inquiries on Mets' starters Noah Syndergaard and Zack Wheeler. … The cases of Wheeler and Greene are more straightforward.
Mets Considering Packaging Of Zack Wheeler, Edwin Diaz
2019/07/mets-considering-packaging-of-zack-wheeler-edwin-diaz.htmlIn what one must imagine is an extremely hectic organizational war room, front office employees for the Mets are mulling the packaging of Zack Wheeler and Edwin Diaz in a potential trade, according to a report from Joel Sherman of the New York Post (link). … According to Sherman, Mets officials have indicated that as many as 16 teams are currently "serious" about acquisitions involving Wheeler, Diaz, and/or Noah Syndergaard, and employees of rival clubs have informed the reporter that all three are expected to be moved before the July 31st trade deadline.
Zack Wheeler Throws Well In Potential Trade Showcase
2019/07/zack-wheeler-throws-well-in-potential-trade-showcase.htmlThe trade candidacy of Mets righty Zack Wheeler hit an uncertain patch when it emerged recently that he was dealing with a shoulder issue. … Accordingly, Wheeler's outing this evening represented a major test.
Latest On Noah Syndergaard, Zack Wheeler
2019/07/noah-syndergaard-trade-rumors-astros-padres-braves-mets.htmlMeanwhile, scouts will be watching closely as fellow starter Zack Wheeler takes the hill tonight for his lone pre-deadline showcase start. … The 'Stros are "one of many" teams that have interest in Wheeler, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network (Twitter link).
Mets “Fully Intent” On Trading Syndergaard, Considering Extending Wheeler
2019/07/mets-considering-extending-wheeler-trading-syndergaard.html3:22pm: Noah Syndergaard and Zack Wheeler have been often mentioned as trade candidates this summer, with Wheeler considered the likelier of the two to depart since he is a free agent after the season. … According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal (Twitter link), however, the Mets are also exploring a scenario that would see them sign Wheeler to an extension and deal Syndergaard before the July 31 trade deadline.
Yankees Rumors: Bauer, Bumgarner, Syndergaard, Wheeler
2019/07/yankees-rumors-bauer-bumgarner-syndergaard-wheeler.htmlOver the past several weeks, the Yankees have been connected to just about every top starter potentially available - including the Indians' Trevor Bauer, the Giants' Madison Bumgarner, and the Mets' Noah Syndergaard and Zack Wheeler. … Meanwhile, Hoch relays that the belief is the Mets are uninterested in dealing with the crosstown rival Yankees at all, no matter what they might offer for Syndergaard or Wheeler.
Latest On Interest In Mets’ Pitchers
2019/07/mets-trade-rumors-edwin-diaz-noah-syndergaard-zack-wheeler.htmlMost reports out of New York over the past few weeks have echoed a familiar trio of names when assessing their trade chips: Zack Wheeler, Todd Frazier and Jason Vargas. … That high asking price may not be the case with regard to Wheeler, whose value partially hinges on how well he performs in Friday's expected return from the injured list.
Zack Wheeler Scheduled To Return Friday
2019/07/zack-wheeler-scheduled-to-return-friday.htmlRight-hander Zack Wheeler, on the injured list since July 15 with a shoulder impingement, is slated to start Friday against Pittsburgh, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. … Wheeler got through a bullpen session unscathed on Sunday and is "likely" to throw live batting practice Tuesday, according to Puma.
