PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies ace Zack Wheeler will get some extra rest before his next start.

He felt a little soreness in his right shoulder following Saturday's start against the Tigers . So instead of taking the mound for Friday's series opener against the Rangers, Wheeler is now penciled in to start Sunday's series finale in Arlington.

"Wheeler came out of his last start a little sore -- more sore than he normally is," manager Rob Thomson said prior to Wednesday's series finale vs. the O's. "We got an image done. It's clean. We're just going to give him an extra couple days."

Is there any concern?

"No," Thomson said. "The image was clean."

For now, the Phillies' actions back up the lack of concern.

Wheeler proceeded with playing catch in the outfield on Wednesday -- his typical r

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