Zack Wheeler took his turn on the mound Thursday afternoon against the Philadelphia Phillies in what turned to be the latest debilitating loss for the New York Metropolitans who dropped the game in demoralizing fashion by a score of 6-3.

Wheeler, 29, though did his part, giving his team six innings of quality work while allowing just one run on two hits before exiting the game. He would walk two batters while striking out seven in what was another solid performance for the right-handed flame thrower.

Wheeler spoke on his recent success with reporters after Thursday’s loss.

“I do feel comfortable out there right now,” Wheeler said. “When I’m able to consistently hit my spots, it makes it a lot easier. When the offspeed’s there, it also makes it a lot easier. Everything’s starting to come around.” (NY Post)

Zack has now put together back-to-back impressive performances against two high powered offensive teams as he allowed just one run over seven innings of work to the Chicago Cubs on June 22.

The soon to be free agent is surely soon to be hotly sought after from rival clubs who look to improve their starting rotations with the trading deadline just a little over a month away.

Manager, Mickey Callaway spoke about the prospect of losing some of the team’s key players as we head closer to that point of the season.

“You always wonder about that when you’re in this position,” Callaway said. “That would be unfortunate, if we had to see some of our teammates go somewhere else because we’re not getting it done.” (Newsday)

It is hard to imagine with where the Mets currently sit in the standings that Wheeler, as an impending free agent who may be able to bring the organization back a significant piece, still remaining on this team come August.

His ERA is not where he may like it to be as it currently sits at 4.51 with a WHIP of 1.26 and a FIP of 3.75, he though has shown some glimpses of brilliance that will intrigue many teams. Wheeler also has a WAR of 2.2 in 2019 as he will look to build his resume leading up to the deadline.