Zack Wheeler to Face Hitters in Live Batting Practice on Saturday
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler (shoulder) will face hitters in a live batting practice session in camp on Saturday, manager Rob Thomson told Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer. It's a big benchmark in Wheeler's recovery from thoracic outlet surgery that he had last September, as it will be the first time that he has faced hitters since going under the knife. The 35-year-old could get into Grapefruit League games before the end of spring training, too, if he continues to progress in his throwing program and avoids any setbacks. We already know that Wheeler will open the 2026 season on the 15-day injured list, but his debut could come before the end of April. The former first-rounder and three-time All-Star was one of the top fantasy arms in baseball before his injury last year, and all the positive reports on his recovery this spring have his ADP rising. Wheeler is now the No. 29 fantasy starting pitcher in RotoBaller's 2026 rankings.
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Scott Lauber
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Scott Lauber
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