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Zack Wheeler is set to return to the Philadelphia Phillies' rotation on April 25 against the Atlanta Braves after recovering from surgery. Fans are excited despite his recent struggles in minor league rehab appearances.
The Philadelphia Phillies are receiving a big boost. Phillies manager Rob Thomson announced before an April 21 game against the Chicago Cubs that right-hander Zack Wheeler is returning to the rotation on April 25 against the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta. Wheeler, the Philliesâ ace, had venous thoracic outlet decompression surgery last August to remove a blood clot near his rib. The right-hander has thrown 20 innings in five minor league games. He is 0-1 with a 5.85 ERA. He has struck out 23 batters and walked five. He has also allowed three homers. In his last outing, Wheeler allowed four runs, including two homers, on six hits over four innings while pitching for Double-A Reading on April 19 against the Somerset Patriots.
Zack Wheeler dipped back to low 90s fastballs today after sitting at 93-94 on Tuesday. He attributed that to cold weather and long innings, but acknowledged he might have to be craftier for some period of time when he rejoins the Phillies.
âYouâve got to move the ball around andâŠ
â Greg Johnson (@gregp\_j) April 19, 2026 A healthy Wheeler could provide a boost to the Philliesâ pitching staff, which ranks 26th in MLB with a 4.79 ERA and 30th in batting average against at .276 entering the April 21 game against the Chicago Cubs.
While Wheeler has struggled during his minor league rehab, Phillies fans are still excited to see their ace return.
This is what itâs going to feel like when Zack Wheeler returns to the Phillies this weekend: pic.twitter.com/U7M8KtPhd7
â Colin McTamany (@Colin\_McT) April 21, 2026 Zack Wheeler returning to the Phillies pic.twitter.com/ikZZecQHwz
â âââŠâ (@jawnes12) April 21, 2026 Just wait for when the Phillies get:
- Aiden miller called up
Zack Wheeler is returning to the Phillies' rotation on April 25 against the Atlanta Braves.
Zack Wheeler had venous thoracic outlet decompression surgery last August to remove a blood clot near his rib.
In five minor league games, Zack Wheeler is 0-1 with a 5.85 ERA, striking out 23 batters and allowing three home runs.
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â DepressedSportsFan (@JalenHurtsfan1) April 1, 2026 Zack Wheeler??? We are SO back. #RingTheBellpic.twitter.com/DSJ6RE0KBV
â Emily Cooper (@emmcooper42) April 21, 2026 *This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Zack Wheeler returning to Phillies. Fans celebrate on social media*