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Phillies manager Rob Thomson provides update on Zack Wheeler ahead of Opening Day originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Philadelphia Phillies received a positive update regarding two important pitchers as they get ready for Opening Day.
Skipper Rob Thomson recently shared positive news involving ace Zack Wheeler and young reliever Orion Kerkering, as both pitchers are key parts of Philadelphia’s pitching plans. Wheeler has been among the elite of the elite, but had a tough health scare last year. Meanwhile, Kerkering will have to bounce back after a costly error in the postseason a campaign ago.
The Phillies are focused on making sure that their pitchers are built up before they throw real innings. According to a report from Anthony SanFilippo, Thomson had some comments about both, but had more to say about Kerkering than Wheeler. “Per Rob Thomson, Zack Wheeler and Orion Kerkering will both throw a batting practice on Saturday.
Thomson said it’s not out of the question for Kerkering to be ready to start the season on time,” he wrote . For Wheeler, the session helps keep him on track as he gets ready to run the Phillies’ rotation once again. For Kerkering, the update is even more encouraging.