Phillies Ace Zack Wheeler Progresses Following Rib Removal Surgery

Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler is the subject of a unique rehab promotion by the Lehigh Valley IronPigs following surgery to treat a blood clot. The procedure involved the removal of a rib, which Wheeler reportedly kept in his closet. As the Phillies' top starter continues his recovery process, the minor league affiliate is using the unusual medical detail to highlight his path back to the big league rotation after the significant surgical intervention and subsequent rehab.