Zack Wheeler

Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said Zack Wheeler is likely to return in late May.

Fantasy Impact

Wheeler missed the end of last season after undergoing surgery to address thoracic outlet syndrome. He will likely look to ramp up in spring training, but he won't be ready to return by Opening Day.

Phillies POBO Dave Dombrowski said he believes Zack Wheeler has a chance to be ready for Opening Day.

Fantasy Impact

Wheeler recently underwent surgery after suffering from a blood clot. His status will need to be closely monitored throughout the offseason.

Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Zack Wheeler underwent a successful thoracic outlet decompression surgery in St. Louis on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Wheeler is officially out for the rest of the season. He will be facing a lengthy absence.

Zack Wheeler is scheduled to undergo thoracic outlet syndrome surgery on September 23.

Fantasy Impact

Wheeler is expected to be sidelined for 6-8 weeks. He could return early next season, barring any setbacks.

Zack Wheeler (shoulder) will undergo surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. He will be out for 6-8 months.

Fantasy Impact

Wheeler went for a second opinion after a blood clot was removed from his shoulder and was diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome. He will be out for the rest of the 2025 season, and it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the mound.