Wheeler, who was limited to just 17 starts last season due to a stress fracture in his right arm, has spent the past six months injecting himself with prescription Forteo, a pharmaceutical typically used to battle osteoporosis, Newsday reports.
Forteo is used to help bone strength and density, and Wheeler hopes that the injections will help prevent a recurrence of the stress fracture that ended his season July 22. Former Met Erik Goeddel followed a similar practice when he had a similar issue and the injections worked. Wheeler's goal this season is to make 30 starts, which would be the first time he has hit that mark since the 2014 season. However, concerns regarding his health could drive the Mets to pursue one of the remaining starting pitching options available in free agency.