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Zack Wheeler will miss at least a few of his next scheduled starts after Philadelphia Phillies placed their ESS on the 15-day wounded list on Saturday after learning a blood clot diagnosis.
Dave Dombrowski, Phillies’ president of baseball operations, said the blood clot is located near Wheeler’s shoulder.
No schedule was set for the return of the three-time MLB All-Star.
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Zack Wheeler from Philadelphia Phillies delivers a pitch during the first place of a grapefruit League Spring training game against Toronto Blue Jays on Spectrum Field 5 March 2020, in Clearwater, FLA. (Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Wheeler has started 24 games this season and has a 2.71 era. He was the National League Strikeout leader in 2021. Entry into Saturday’s action was Wheelers 195 strikes the most in majors.
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Atlanta Braves Ace Chris Sale won the NL Cy Young Award in 2024, while Wheeler was runner-up. This season, Wheeler is performing again at a level that is expected to get him some Cy Young voices.
Zack Wheeler from Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch against Arizona Diamondbacks during the first place in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series on Chase Field 21 October 2023, in Phoenix, Ariz. (Norm Hall/Getty Images)
Wheeler has mostly been healthy and available for the past few seasons. He has not been placed on IL since August 2022, when he experienced tendinitis in his right forearm.
Zack Wheeler from Philadelphia Phillies during the first place of a game against Atlanta is bravely bravened in Truist Park 28 June 2025 in Atlanta. (Brett Davis/Getty Images)
While Wheeler’s setback will force Phillies to make adjustments, the team is also preparing to offer Aaron Nola back to his rotation.
Nola, 32, has performed in nine games this season. He has been sidelined for three months with a rib stress fracture and an ankle sprain. Nola broke up in a couple of rehabilitation starters and is planned to return to Haugen on Sunday.
After Saturday’s loss to Washington Nationals, Phillies held a five-game lead over the New York Mets in NL-East.
