Wheeler was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. Wheeler once held some promise as a prospect while coming up through the Diamondbacks' system, but it appears his promising numbers in the minors were merely a creation of the Pacific Coast League. He's never experienced much success during his time in the big leagues, producing a .233/.280/.335 line in 225 career plate appearances.

Wheeler was designated for assignment by the Angels on Monday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Orange County Register reports. Wheeler was designated for assignment to make room for Jairo Diaz on the active roster. The 25-year-old third baseman hit just .232/.281/.375 with the Rockies in 31 games this season, before being designated for assignment and subsequently claimed by the Angels. He hit .326/.373/.402 over 25 games with Triple-A Salt Lake, but it wasn't enough to keep him on the Angels' 40-man roster.

Rockies optioned INF Ryan Wheeler to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Wheeler has hit .232/.281/.375 with a pair of homers, 13 RBI and and a 12/5 K/BB ratio during his 56 at-bats with the Rockies this season. He will continue to function as organizational depth.

Ryan Wheeler went 2-for-4 with a grand slam in Thursday's loss to the Brewers. Wheeler blasted a go-ahead grand slam in the fourth inning off of Wily Peralta, giving the Rockies a 4-3 lead, but it wasn't a lead the Rockies would maintain. Wheeler has had scant playing time since being recalled on June 4, but he has a .273/.333/.485 slash line with two home runs and 12 RBI in 39 plate appearances.

Rockies recalled INF Ryan Wheeler from Triple-A Colorado Springs. Wheeler was 2-for-4 in a short stay with the Rockies earlier this season. The 25-year-old will serve as infield depth in his second stint with the big-league club. He could see regular playing time at third base while Nolan Arenado (finger) is sidelined, but isn't worth consideration outside of deep NL-only fantasy formats.

Rockies optioned INF Ryan Wheeler to Triple-A Colorado Springs. The Rockies have called up Nick Masset in order to get a fresh arm for their bullpen. Wheeler was with the big club over the weekend and hit a solo homer on Saturday. However, it wasn't enough to keep his roster spot.

Rockies recalled INF Ryan Wheeler from Triple-A Colorado Springs. He's taking Josh Rutledge's (viral infection) roster spot. Wheeler earns the promotion even though he was hitting just .247/.286/.402 at Colorado Springs.

Rockies optioned INF Ryan Wheeler to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Wheeler posted an outstanding .339/.383/.554 batting line in 60 plate appearances this spring in the Cactus League, but the Rockies couldn't find a spot for him on their bench. The 25-year-old is better off getting regular playing time at the Triple-A level anyway.

Rockies recalled INF Ryan Wheeler from Triple-A Colorado Springs. Wheeler has four hits in 19 at-bats with the big club this season. His playing time down the stretch figures to be limited.

Rockies optioned INF Ryan Wheeler to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Wheeler had three hits in 10 at-bats during his recent stint with the big club. He'll be back when rosters expand.