Zack Wheeler underwent surgery Monday to remove a blood clot in his upper right arm, performed by Dr. Paul DiMuzio at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. The Philadelphia Phillies announced that a timeline for his recovery remains uncertain. Wheeler was placed on the 15-day injured list due to worsening shoulder soreness. He has an impressive season record of 10 wins and a 2.71 ERA across 24 starts, leading the major leagues with 195 strikeouts in 149 2/3 innings, and has demonstrated durability by throwing over 192 innings in three of the last four seasons.
Zack Wheeler underwent surgery to remove a blood clot from his upper right arm, with an uncertain timeline for recovery, as announced by the Philadelphia Phillies.
The procedure was performed by Dr. Paul DiMuzio at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital following Wheeler's placement on the 15-day injured list due to shoulder soreness.
Wheeler, 35, has a solid season record with 10 wins, a 2.71 ERA, and a major league-high of 195 strikeouts in 149 2/3 innings.
He had previously thrown at least 192 innings in three of the last four seasons, showcasing his durability and performance as a top pitcher.
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