Phillies rocked by Zack Wheeler health scare as rare diagnosis halts ace’s season
The Philadelphia Phillies were thrown into uncertainty this weekend when ace pitcher Zack Wheeler was diagnosed with a rare blood clot in his throwing shoulder, a development that has stunned teammates and raised serious concerns about his future availability. What began as routine shoulder soreness has turned into one of the most unsettling stories of the team's MLB season. Wheeler, who had already missed time earlier in August with discomfort in his right shoulder, returned to make two starts before noticing unusual heaviness in his arm following Friday's outing against the Washington Nationals.Testing revealed a blood clot in the upper extremity, a diagnosis that immediately placed him on the 15-day injured list and left the Phillies searching for answers. General manager Dave Dombrowski praised the medical staff for acting swiftly. "There's not a whole lot we can say on it […]