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Phillies' Zack Wheeler Out for Season, Faces Surgery

8/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Zack Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies will miss the rest of the 2025 season due to venous thoracic outlet syndrome, requiring surgery and a 6-8 month recovery.
The 35-year-old had a strong season, posting a 2.71 ERA and leading the National League with 195 strikeouts in 24 starts.
The team will depend on Cristopher Sanchez and other pitchers to support the rotation during the postseason.

History

Historical Context

In 2014, Major League Baseball introduced stricter health protocols due to a rise in player injuries, notably Tommy John surgeries. The recent diagnosis of Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler with venous thoracic outlet syndrome underscores ongoing concerns about pitcher health. As teams adapt, the reliance on pitchers like Cristopher Sanchez highlights the need for depth in rotations to address injury impacts on postseason performance.

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Story summary

Zack Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies will miss the rest of the 2025 season due to venous thoracic outlet syndrome, requiring surgery and a 6-8 month recovery.
The 35-year-old had a strong season, posting a 2.71 ERA and leading the National League with 195 strikeouts in 24 starts.
The team will depend on Cristopher Sanchez and other pitchers to support the rotation during the postseason.

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