Wheeler was diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome and the recommendation is to undergo thoracic outlet decompression surgery in the coming weeks. It goes without saying that losing him is a devastating blow for a team with World Series hopes, though perhaps no team can absorb the blow as well as the Phillies. This is his first time dealing with blood clots and this is his first injured list stint since a bout with forearm tightness in September 2022.
Author: Mike Axisa
Published at: 2025-08-23 19:22:53
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