Philadelphia Phillies fans will be ecstatic to hear latest Zack Wheeler injury update originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
As Spring Training gets going and the Philadelphia Phillies continue evaluating the health of their rotation, the biggest focus will be on ace Zack Wheeler and where he stands in his recovery process.
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Wheeler had venous thoracic outlet syndrome surgery and will likely miss Opening Day.
The veteran right-hander is the most important player in the rotation, so any progress should be viewed as a good thing.
Matt Gelb of The Athletic gave an important update that should have Phillies fans fired up
“He threw again on Wednesday from 120 feet and reported no issues. Wheeler is excited about his progress. He could soon be throwing from a mound. A return sometime in late April or early May remains a realistic target. Wheeler could accelerate things if he continues to feel strong,” he wrote.
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This is an encouraging step in the right direction for Wheeler, who posted a 2.71 ERA a campaign ago before the injury. Most importantly, as long as he doesn’t deal with any pain, we should see him back on the rubber in the near future.
If Wheeler continues progressing without any issues, April or May seems to be a possibility. It might not be April, but it could be the end of the month.
The Phillies have enough to get by without him for the time being, but he’ll be needed throughout the year.
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