Phillies’ Zack Wheeler needs thoracic outlet surgery in season-ending crusher
Zack Wheeler’s season is over.
The Phillies ace was diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome, and has been advised by doctors to undergo thoracic outlet decompression surgery, according to a Phillies press release on Saturday.
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Wheeler received the news after getting a second opinion following a procedure to remove blood clot in his throwing shoulder on Monday, the team stated.
The right-hander will reportedly need 6 to 8 months to recover from the surgery.
Wheeler, a three-time All-Star, had been in the National League Cy Young conversation before hitting the injured list last week.
He posted a 2.71 ERA with an MLB-leading 195 strikeouts across 149 ²/₃ innings before going down.
The news is a massive blow to the Phillies’ World Series hopes.
Heading into Saturday’s play, Philadelphia led the National League East by six games over the Mets.
Former Mets ace Matt Harvey has a similar surgery in 2016.
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