Zack Wheeler injury update: Phillies start the clock on ace's return from thoracic outlet syndrome
By Matt Snyder
Published on March 23, 2026.
Phillies ace Zack Wheeler will start the season on the injured list as he recovers from surgery to resolve thoracic outlet syndrome, but it may not be a long stint. The Phillies are starting a minor-league rehab assignment for Wheeler, with the expectation that he will work three innings for the Triple-A Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. The plan is for Wheeler to be back in the Phillies' rotation by late April, pending any setbacks. This comes after Wheeler had to miss the last several weeks of the 2025 season due to a blood clot discovered in his right shoulder area.
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