Wheeler’s Struggle to Find His Pitch | Philadelphia Phillies News

Philadelphia Phillies Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

Zack Wheeler’s been in a slump, surrendering 24 runs in his last six starts—23 earned—with a soaring ERA from 2.16 to 3.40. His recent meltdown against Seattle—eight runs, nine hits, five walks, just four strikeouts (including four homers)—is one of his worst outings since joining the Phillies. Despite feeling healthy and checking all boxes, he admits he’s stuck relying mostly on his fastball, struggling to get ahead and trust his full arsenal. With the playoffs looming, Wheeler plans to meet with coaches and his catcher to diagnose and fix what’s gone wrong—because getting back to pitch…