Mets prospect Zack Wheeler struck out seven in his final start Thursday for Triple-A Las Vegas.
Wheeler allowed one run on one hit and two walks over 5 2/3 innings. The only hit was a home run by Carlos Peguero, a Mariners farmhand with major league experience. Wheeler owns a 3.91 ERA in 69 innings at notoriously hitter-friendly Las Vegas. Over his final eight starts, Wheeler allowed four runs or more just once and posted a 2.98 ERA and 45 strikeouts against 12 walks.
Wheeler is expected to debut for the Mets on Tuesday against Atlanta.