Mets starting pitcher prospect Zack Wheeler is headed to New York to have his right clavicle examined after he reported pain in the area Monday, according to assistant general manager John Ricco. Wheeler will miss his next start for Triple-A Las Vegas.
"I think we're being a little conservative," Ricco said, per ESPN.
Wheeler has rebounded after a slow start. He's 2-1 with a 3.74 ERA and .242 opponents' batting average through eight starts. He also has 47 strikeouts in 43 1/3 innings.