Zack Wheeler
SP - Philadelphia Phillies
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Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said at the Winter Meetings that Zack Wheeler resumed playing catch last week.
Fantasy Impact
Wheeler continues to work his way back from undergoing surgery in late September to address venous thoracic outlet syndrome. He remains without a clear timetable to return. He is not expected to be ready to go by Opening Day.
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.