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Phillies’ Zack Wheeler All-Star drama ends with him declining invite to game
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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler was not selected to the initial National League All-Star roster this year. While Wheeler spent time on the injured list, he has been incredible while on the mound. With Wheeler set to pitch on Sunday, it was initially believed that he would not be able to land on the roster even as a replacement. However, the pitcher was reportedly invited to be on the team , but he declined the invite to the MLB All-Star Game, per Cole Weintraub.
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Wheeler has not been shy about sharing his thoughts on the situation. He made his feelings especially clear while discussing why he declined the invitation, via Weintraub.
"Wheeler said he felt like he was 'disrespected' and didn't want to be treated like a 'fifth option,'" Weintraub reported.
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All of the drama is seemingly ending with Wheeler declining an invite to the game. All-Star or not, Wheeler has been tremendous across his 14 starts this season.
The right-hander has turned in a stellar 2.28 ERA to go along with 98 strikeouts in just 87 innings of work on the mound. He has played a crucial role in the Phillies ' overall success. Philadelphia is set to enter Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers with a 52-43 record, which is good for second place in the National League East standings. The Phillies trail the Atlanta Braves by three games in the division.
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Zack Wheeler and the ball club will look to finish the first half of the season strong as the All-Star break draws near.
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