Update- 3:35 p.m.

Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Yankees are out on Zack Wheeler trade talks and will instead shift their focus to acquiring bullpen help.

Meanwhile, he said on MLB Network that the Mets are okay with holding onto Wheeler if they don’t get offered what they are looking for. According to Sherman, the Mets have discussed deals involving bullpen arms and/or minor leaguers in exchange for the right-hander.

They are operating as both buyers and sellers right now as they search for bullpen help.

– Josh Finkelstein –

Update- 2:55 p.m.

Andy Martino of SNY reports that the Houston Astros, Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees, and Atlanta Braves are pursuing Zack Wheeler and that trade talks are “hot and heavy” right now.

In addition to that, the Rays have made an offer for Wheeler according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network.

– Josh Finkelstein –

Update- 2:29 p.m.

Andy Martino of SNY reports that the Tampa Bay Rays are among the nine teams trying to acquire Zack Wheeler before the deadline.

– Josh Finkelstein –

Update- 1:22 p.m.

Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports that the Astros are most comfortable with the acquisition cost for Zack Wheeler of the rotation options under consideration for them.

– Josh Finkelstein –

Update- 12:56 p.m.

Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports that the Houston Astros have made Zack Wheeler and Robbie Ray their focus in trade discussions on Wednesday with about three hours remaining until the deadline.

– Josh Finkelstein –

Original Post- 11:44 a.m.

Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Mets are still talking with nine teams in regards to trading Zack Wheeler. Sherman says that there is a “decent chance” of the Mets trading him still.

Wheeler, 29, apparently has a large market still and some teams that were known to previously have interest in him are the Houston Astros, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Brewers, and Oakland Athletics. The Astros were speculated on Tuesday as being the likeliest destination for him.

The right-hander returned from the 10-day IL on Friday against the Pittsburgh after dealing with shoulder fatigue and went 5 1/3 innings allowing three runs, six hits, and no walks while striking out seven batters.

On the year, Wheeler is 7-5 with a 4.71 ERA, 3.65 FIP, and 1.271 WHIP in 20 starts (124 1/3 innings). He also has a career-high strikeout rate of 9.9 K/9 as compared to a career-low walk rate of 2.5 BB/9.

Wheeler will be a free agent at the end of the 2019 season.