The worst-case scenario for the Philadelphia Phillies came true; Zack Wheeler will no longer be pitching for the Phillies for the rest of the 2025 season after requiring thoracic outlet decompression surgery after being diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome, keeping him out for a minimum of six to eight months.

This is quite the tragic end to Wheeler's 2025 season, a campaign in which he was pitching excellently yet again for the NL East-leading Phillies. Before his season-ending injury , Wheeler had recorded an ERA of 2.71 in 149.2 innings (24 starts) — good for a pitching WAR of 4.0, according to Fangraphs.

On his Instagram account, Wheeler posted a heartfelt message , thanking the Phillies fanbase for their support while vowing that he'll be back stronger than ever ne

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