It keeps looking like Mets pitching prospect Zack Wheeler will make his debut June 18 against the Braves, according to ESPNNewYork.com.
Wheeler has been rumored to be a candidate for the start, and the team has set up his schedule so that he would have an extra day of rest before that day. Manager Terry Collins has already stated Matt Harvey will start Game 2 that day, but the team still needs a starter for Game 1. While there's no guarantee it will be Wheeler, he does line up well.
The team could use Wheeler as their 26th player. During doubleheaders, teams can elect to bring up a 26th man in order to cover both games. Wheeler would probably be sent down following the start if the team elects to go with him.
Wheeler has a 4.14 ERA through 12 games started in Triple-A this season. He entered the year as one of the team's best prospects on most lists.