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The Mets may keep Zack Wheeler around longer than expected, as manager Terry Collins hinted that the team could bump him to the bullpen rather than shutting him down at his innings limit.

Collins told ESPN.com Wednesday he could move Wheeler to the bullpen in order to keep him pitching through the end of September. The team wants him to get used to pitching deep into the season, without going ever his projected inning limit of 180.

"We're just trying to figure out how we can save innings and get them through it," Collins said.

Mets manager Terry Collins said Wednesday starting pitcher Zack Wheeler has less than 10 starts left before he's shut down for the season. The rookie hurler is 4-1 with a 3.55 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in eight starts (45 2/3 innings) since his promotion from the minors.

Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke turned in a dominant outing but did not receive much run support as he took a no-decision Tuesday against the Yankees. The right-hander surrendered two runs on five hits and no walks while striking out seven over seven innings of a 3-2 win.

Greinke has allowed only seven earned runs combined over his last seven starts (36 innings). He is scheduled to make his next start Sunday against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. He is 3-2 with a 4.57 ERA in eight starts away from Dodger Stadium.

Zack Wheeler took a no-hitter into the seventh inning the Mets beat the Marlins 4-2 in extras on Tuesday. Wheeler received a no-decision.

Wheeler allowed a single to Ed Lucas in the seventh inning to break up the no-no. He then coughed up a 2-0 lead and allowed back-to-back RBI singles to Donovan Solano and Jake Marisnick in the seventh. The rookie right-hander permitted two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out five over seven innings of a 4-2 win in extras.

Wheeler has allowed seven earned runs combined over his last three starts (17 2/3 innings). He is scheduled to make his next start Tuesday at home against the Rockies. He is 1-1 with a 5.87 ERA in three starts at Citi Field.

Marlins pitcher Nate Eovaldi took a no-decision Tuesday in Miami against the Mets. The right-hander tossed a quality start as he allowed only two runs on four hits and five walks while striking out four over seven innings of a 4-2 defeat in extras.

Eovaldi has allowed two earned runs combined over his last two starts (12 innings). He is scheduled to make his next start Sunday at home against Cleveland. He is 1-0 with a 2.50 ERA in three starts at Marlins Park.

Braves starting pitcher Alex Wood (1-2) threw his first quality start as he earned his first victory of the season Tuesday night against the Rockies at Turner Field. The right-hander yielded three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out seven over seven innings of an 11-3 win.

Wood has a 4.02 ERA over his last 15 2/3 innings pitched. He is scheduled to make his next start Sunday at Philadelphia. He is 0-1 with a 4.15 ERA in 10 appearances (one starts) away from home.

Rockies pitcher Juan Nicasio (6-5) took a step back as he suffered his fifth loss of the season Tuesday night against the Braves. The right-hander was shelled for eight runs on 10 hits and three walks while striking out four over four innings of an 11-3 defeat.

Nicasio allowed two home runs in a start for the first time since April 16 against the Mets. He is 2-1 with a 3.52 ERA over his last four starts. He is scheduled to make his next start Sunday at Pittsburgh. He is 3-4 with a 5.86 ERA in 11 starts away from Coors Field.

Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg (5-9) endured a rough outing as he suffered his ninth loss of the season Tuesday night against the Nationals.

Strasburg served up a grand slam to Alex Avila a 1-1 tie in the sixth inning to break. The right-hander permitted five runs on six hits and three walks while striking out seven over seven innings of a 5-1 defeat.

Strasburg has not won a start since July 7. He is 0-3 with a 5.25 ERA in his last four starts. He is scheduled to make his next start Monday at home against Atlanta. He is 4-4 with a 1.68 ERA in 11 starts at home.

Cardinals pitcher Lance Lynn tossed a quality start but received a no-decision in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Pirates. The right-hander permitted one run on three hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings pitched.

Lynn has allowed 11 earned runs over his last 16 1/3 innings pitched. He is scheduled to make his next start Sunday at Cincinnati. He is 2-0 with a 2.84 ERA in three starts against the Reds this season.

The Padres placed pitcher Sean O'Sullivan on the paternity leave list Tuesday.  He has appeared in four games (three starts) this season and is 2-0 with a 3.72 ERA this season.