Overview

• Wheeler officially bowed out of the National League roster on July 11 to preserve strength for the season’s second half.
• MLB announced Padres right-hander Adrian Morejon will fill his spot as a reserve pitcher for the All-Star Game.
• Wheeler is slated to start against Yu Darvish and the San Diego Padres on July 12, shifting his focus to regular-season competition.
• His withdrawal follows similar midseason opt-outs by top pitchers managing their workloads.
• The 2025 All-Star Game is set for July 15 at Truist Park in Atlanta at 8 p.m. ET on FOX.