Zack Wheeler

Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Zack Wheeler likely won’t be ready for Opening Day.

Fantasy Impact

Thomson added that the team is hopeful Wheeler will return shortly after the start of the season. There should be an update on his timeline closer to the start of the season.

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.