Zack Wheeler

Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Zack Wheeler will face hitters Saturday in live batting practice.

Fantasy Impact

Wheeler is continuing to work his way back to full health. If all goes well on Saturday, the next step will be for him to get into a game in spring training.

Zack Wheeler is "getting close" to being able to face hitters in a live batting practice session.

Fantasy Impact

Wheeler threw his fifth bullpen session on Tuesday. It remains unclear if he'll be able to get into a spring game before the end of camp. He is nearing an April return.

Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler (blood clot) threw a two-inning, 46-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday, his fifth of the spring.

Fantasy Impact

Wheeler has been steadily building back after a right upper extremity blood clot cut his 2025 season short. The Phillies' ace likely won't be ready for Opening Day but is targeting a return before the end of April.

Zack Wheeler threw his third bullpen session on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Wheeler continues to work his way back from thoracic outlet decompression surgery performed on September 23. The typical recovery timeline is six to eight months, and he is expected to return to the Philadelphia Phillies rotation shortly after opening day.

Zack Wheeler threw his first bullpen session since undergoing thoracic outlet decompression surgery on September 23.

Fantasy Impact

Wheeler has taken the next step in his throwing program and has begun mound work. The Philadelphia Phillies believe he could return shortly after opening day. Wheeler posted a 2.71 ERA and 0.94 WHIP with 195 strikeouts across 149.2 innings pitched in 2025.