Days after a successful blood clot removal procedure , the Philadelphia Phillies said right-handed pitcher Zack Wheeler has been diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome .

The Phillies said Wheeler is recommended to undergo thoracic outlet decompression surgery within the upcoming weeks. Initial details surrounding the surgery were limited.

However, the team said the road to recovery is typically 6-8 months.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 02: Zack Wheeler #45 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on against the Detroit Tigers at Citizens Bank Park on August 02, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Tigers 7-5. Caean Couto / Getty Images

Wheeler underwent a thrombolysis procedure on the morning of Aug. 18 to remove a blood clot near his righ

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