The Philadelphia Phillies recently placed starting pitcher Zack Wheeler on the 15-day IL after he was diagnosed with a blood clot. He underwent surgery over the weekend, and the organization has shared an update regarding Wheeler's status.

Reports indicate that Wheeler, who is 35 years old, had a successful surgery , according to Jason Dumas of 6ABC News. The Phillies shared an official update, also revealing that Zack Wheeler must have more treatment, and a timeline for recovery is still unknown.

“Right-handed pitcher Zack Wheeler underwent a successful thrombolysis procedure to remove a blood clot in his right upper extremity this morning by Dr. Paul DiMuzio at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Further treatment and a subsequent timeline of recovery for Wheeler is to be deter

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