Phillies Ace Zack Wheeler Undergoes Surgery for Blood Clot

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler underwent surgery on Monday to remove a blood clot from his upper right arm. The procedure, performed by Dr. Paul DiMuzio at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, is part of the thrombolysis treatment. Wheeler was placed on the 15-day injured list after experiencing worsening shoulder soreness. This move comes as he has had an impressive season so far, going 10-5 with a 2.71 ERA and 195 strikeouts in 149⅔ innings, earning his third All-Star selection. The team’s recovery timeline remains uncertain due to the nature of his condition.

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