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Wheeler Debuts Post-Surgery; Velocity Down, Fantasy Caution

4/23/2026

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Zack Wheeler will debut for the Phillies on Saturday, April 24, 2026, versus Atlanta.
He returned after outlet decompression surgery that removed a rib segment and treated a shoulder clot.
In five starts he posted a 5.85 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 23 strikeouts and five walks in 20 innings.
Rob Thomson said Wheeler’s velocity is below his 96 mph average and command varies, so fantasy owners should evaluate him after his first outings.

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Story summary

Zack Wheeler will debut for the Phillies on Saturday, April 24, 2026, versus Atlanta.
He returned after outlet decompression surgery that removed a rib segment and treated a shoulder clot.
In five starts he posted a 5.85 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 23 strikeouts and five walks in 20 innings.
Rob Thomson said Wheeler’s velocity is below his 96 mph average and command varies, so fantasy owners should evaluate him after his first outings.