Wheeler (elbow) threw a live batting practice Wednesday and the Mets are hoping he can make his spring debut next week, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.
Reports say Wheeler threw between 20-25 pitches in the session, his second of the spring. The Mets have been extremely cautious with the right-hander this offseason, but it finally appears the rehab is nearing an end after two successful weeks. Look for Wheeler to make his Grapefruit League debut in one of the five games the Mets have between next Thursday and Saturday.