Zack Wheeler has been placed on the 15-day injured list because of a blood clot near his throwing shoulder. The team has not provided a timetable for his return. Nola will replace Wheeler in a five-man rotation after activating from the 60-day IL. The Phillies maintain a five-game lead over the Mets in the NL East, but are only half a game ahead of the Dodgers and Padres for the #2 seed in the National League. Wheeler's potential long-term absence poses a significant challenge for the team's pitching strength.
Zack Wheeler has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right upper extremity blood clot near his throwing shoulder, with no timetable for return.
Philadelphia will activate a player from the 60-day IL tomorrow, and Nola will take Wheeler's spot in a five-man rotation of starting pitchers.
The Phillies have a five-game lead over the Mets in the NL East, but their position for the #2 seed in the National League is precarious at this time.
If Wheeler's absence extends long-term, it would be a significant setback, as he is one of MLB's top pitchers with a 2.71 ERA and 195 strikeouts.
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