The left-hander struck out 12 in 6 1/3 dominant innings Tuesday in a win over the Seattle Mariners. He allowed two runs - one was inherited - and his season ERA is now 2.46, Incredibly, he threw 26 of 27 first-pitch strikes. Sanchez left the field to a standing ovation.

Wheeler received the news after getting a second opinion following a procedure to remove blood clot in his throwing shoulder on Monday, the team stated. The right-hander will reportedly need 6 to 8 months to recover from the surgery.