Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler will not participate in Tuesday's All-Star Game in order to rest and get ready for the latter half of the regular season, per the team (h/t Matt Gelb of The Athletic).

SAN DIEGO — The Phillies’ Zack Wheeler will not pitch in the All-Star Game on Tuesday in his hometown of Atlanta. Wheeler earned his third-career All-Star selection, but has opted against participating and has been replaced on the roster by Padres pitcher Adrian Morejon, MLB announced on Friday.

Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski has historically operated with a go-big-or-go-home mentality, so it's not a surprise the team is believed to be looking to make a big splash prior to the July 31 trade deadline.

The Philadelphia Phillies have been clear about their biggest need at the trade deadline and a new report has revealed how they might hope to fill it. With arguably the best starting rotation in the sport and a batting order studded with high-priced veterans like Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber,

The Phillies sound more willing to trade bigger prospect chips for controllable big leaguers, according to officials from rival clubs.