Mets' Zack Wheeler: Takes loss in quality start

Wheeler took the loss against the Nationals on Tuesday, allowing three runs over six innings on seven hits and three walks with two strikeouts.

In his second start off the disabled list, Wheeler looked good in Tuesday's outing. He surrendered just two extra-base hits in six innings (both were doubles by Trea Turner), and he stretched it out to 99 pitches on the evening. Wheeler was limited to 17 starts last year due to injuries, and he's looking to earn a regular spot in the Mets' rotation with the return date for Jason Vargas (hand) looming. The 27-year-old will start Sunday against the Braves in Atlanta, but he could be replaced by Vargas in his following turn through the rotation.