Phillies Ace Zack Wheeler Placed on Injured List with Blood Clot in Shoulder

Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler has been placed on the 15-day injured list after a blood clot was discovered in his right upper extremity near his shoulder, with no clear timetable for his return. Phillies president Dave Dombrowski and head athletic trainer Paul Buchheit confirmed the diagnosis, noting the clot's location and that a definitive prognosis is pending. Wheeler, who pitched five innings in his last outing, holds a 10-5 record with a 2.71 ERA and 195 strikeouts through 24 starts this season, making this injury a significant blow to the team.