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Zack Wheeler to Pitch in Minor-League Game on Monday
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler (shoulder) will throw in a minor-league game at Carpenter Complex on Monday, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. It will be Wheeler's first appearance in a game this spring, and the 35-year-old veteran is expected to be limited to 40 pitches. Wheeler will begin the 2026 season on the injured list, but he's made enough progress in spring training that the club is optimistic that he will make his season debut in April. His season was cut short in 2025 after dealing with a blood clot and later being diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome, which required surgery. It's tough to predict how pitchers will return from a unique procedure like that, which makes Wheeler much riskier in fantasy leagues this year. However, Wheeler has looked great during his rehab, and he was among the most consistent fantasy aces in the game before his injury last year. In his six years in Philly, Wheeler has a 2.91 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and a 1,094:220 K:BB in 979 innings. He has risen up draft boards this spring and is now ranked as RotoBaller's No. 28 fantasy starting pitcher.
Source: MLB.com - Todd Zolecki
Source: MLB.com - Todd Zolecki
