PHILLIES: 'It's just a little fatigue or whatever you want to call it,' Wheeler said. 'I'd rather be strong for the remainder of the season than try to gut it out right now and maybe not have my best stuff, so I think it's a smart thing to do right now.'
Manager Rob Thomson said Wheeler felt some soreness after his last start against the Mets. Wheeler did his regular between-starts work before the decision was made to place him on the injured list Thursday.
Getting a healthy Wheeler back is crucial not only to the Phillies solidifying a playoff berth for the first time since 2011 but also to the team's chances of advancing in the postseason should it get there. The Phillies have lost two important pitchers in a week. Seranthony Dominguez went on the injured list Sunday with triceps tendinitis. Like Wheeler, Dominguez' issue is not considered serious. The Phils believe he will benefit from some rest before returning in early September.
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