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Injury updates: Zack Wheeler to take next step toward return; Orion Kerkering to appear in big-league spring game

Phillies Injury Updates

  • RHP Zack Wheeler (thoracic outlet syndrome)
  • Status: Will miss Opening Day
  • Phillies starter Zack Wheeler underwent thoracic outlet syndrome decompression surgery in September 2025. He has not pitched in a game since Aug. 15. His venous TOS diagnosis was announced on Aug. 23. Wheeler did not pitch in the 2025 postseason.
  • Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that Wheeler will pitch in a minor-league game on the backfields of the Carpenter Complex in Clearwater on Monday. He’ll be limited to around 40 pitches as he continues to build up his workload.