Philadelphia Phillies Rolling With Zack Wheeler Leading The Rotation
Zack Wheeler has been as effective as ever after his return to the Philadelphia Phillies rotation after difficult thoracic outlet syndrome (TSO) surgeries.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Sunday, May 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) Copyright 2026 The Associated Press.
All rights reserved The Philadelphia Phillies are a different team with right-hander Zack Wheeler on the mound. Following thoracic outlet decompression surgery (TOS), Wheeler, 36, returned to the Phillies rotation April 25 agains the Atlanta Braves, The return of Wheeler makes the Phillies rotation even more lethal, and gives the team one of the best starting five in the game. Having Wheeler back on the mound has certainly energized the Phillies, who are on a roll in the very competitive National League East Division.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 12: Zack Wheeler #45 of the Philadelphia Phillies fist-bumps J. T. Realmuto #10 after being taken out of a game against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning at Fenway Park on May 12, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
(Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images) Getty Images Philadelphia Phillies Zack Wheeler’s Surgeries: The thoracic outlet decompression surgery (TOS) required the removal of Wheeler’s right rib. Wheeler’s injury dates back to August 2025. At that time, Wheeler had surgery to remove a blood clot near his throwing shoulder.
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