Phillies place Zack Wheeler on 15-day IL
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After blasting two home runs against the Seattle Mariners, Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper spoke about stepping up in Zack Wheeler's absence.
Zack Wheeler is one of the Phillies best starters alongside Aaron Nola. After a blood clot was found, he is now facing a scary timeline for returning in time for a playoff run.
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Phillies ace Zack Wheeler undergoes thrombolysis procedure to remove blood clot near shoulder
Phillies ace Zack Wheeler underwent thrombolysis surgery Monday morning to remove a blood clot near his right shoulder. The Phillies said Wheeler had the procedure, performed by Dr. Paul DiMuzio, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. The club said Wheeler's timeline to return and further treatment options are to be determined.
Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler underwent a "successful thrombolysis procedure to remove a blood clot in his right upper extremity" on Monday, the team announced. Further treatment and a recovery timetable are still be determined.
The Birds won it all after the MVP favorite went down. Wheeler is the best, but the team already has won games despite absences this season.
MLB Central discusses Zack Wheeler being placed on the IL with right upper extremity blood clot and what it could mean for the Phillies
We've reached the point in the season, with roughly six weeks to go, when every injury has a chance to be a season-ender. So when the clear front-runner for NL Cy Young lands on the IL, it's nothing short of a gut punch.
The Philadelphia Phillies will be without star pitcher Zack Wheeler indefinitely, but the righty's health comes first.