Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler was placed on the 15-day injured list with right forearm tendinitis, the team announced Thursday.
In Wheeler’s absence, Philadelphia plans to start left-handed pitcher, Bailey Falter, in the first of a three-game series against the Pirates on Friday. The 2021 All-Star had struggled in his recent two outings on the mound, giving up 10 runs through 11-plus innings.
Since Wheeler missed nearly two seasons with Tommy John surgery in the past, the 32-year-old had been free of the injury bug and ranks third in innings pitched since ’18. This season, Wheeler has thrown 138 innings with a 3.07 ERA, 148 strikeouts and 33 walks.
