Zack Wheeler, recovering from Tommy John surgery, has altered the arm angle of his delivery hoping for more downward action on his pitches and less stress on the elbow, the NY Post reports.

Wheeler, recovering from Tommy John surgery, has altered the arm angle of his delivery hoping for more downward action on his pitches and less stress on the elbow, the NY Post reports.

Analysis:

Jacob deGrom made a similar modification to his delivery after undergoing Tommy John surgery with great success. Wheeler hopes that this change will also improve his command and control and he expects to rejoin the Mets' rotation in late-June or early-July.