ZACK WHEELER NEWS

Returning for Minnesota series Wheeler (back) played catch in the outfield Sunday and is expected to make his next start for the Phillies on July 22 or 23 versus the Twins in Minnesota, Matt Gelb of The Athletic...

Impact A bout with back spasms caused Wheeler to miss out on a start in the Phillies' final game before the All-Star break Sunday versus the Athletics, and it'll also prevent from making his second appearance in the Midsummer Classic on Tuesday. Fortunately, the back issue wasn't significant enough to force Wheeler to the IL, and if he continues to remain free of setbacks in his throwing sessions over the next week, he should be ready to take the hill July 22 or 23 without any restrictions. With a 10-4 record, 2.70 ERA and 0.99 WHIP through 116.2 innings over his 16 outings on the season, Wheeler had been a leading candidate to start for the National League in the All-Star Game, but those duties will now fall to Pirates rookie phenom Paul Skenes.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies Notebook: While Ranger Suarez, Zack Wheeler recuperate, Phillies ponder pitcher preservation All-Star break is a short-term help for the starting pitching but there are longer-term issues to deal with.

JULY 14 • MCALL.COM

Phillies get MLB-leading 8th All-Star, Cristopher Sánchez replaces Chris Sale

Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sánchez is set for his first All-Star Game appearance as the replacement for Atlanta's Chris Sale.

JULY 13

Phillies get MLB-leading 8th All-Star with Sánchez replacing Atlanta's Chris Sale

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sánchez is set for his first All-Star Game appearance as the replacement for Chris Sale

JULY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies Notebook: Zack Wheeler (back) to miss next start as Phillies exercise caution Zack Wheeler will get an extended All-Star break, Rob Thomson confirmed.

JULY 12 • MCALL.COM

Phillies will skip Zack Wheeler's start on Sunday but remain unconcerned about his back PHILADELPHIA - Zack Wheeler will receive an extended All-Star break as the Phillies will skip his st...

JULY 12 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Phillies' Zack Wheeler will skip a start and use All-Star break to recover from nagging back issues

Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler plans to use the upcoming All-Star break to recover from nagging back issues.

JULY 11

Won't start Sunday Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Thursday that Wheeler (back) won't make his scheduled start Sunday against the Athletics, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 34-year-old had an MRI on his back come back negative Wednesday, but Philadelphia will play it safe and skip the right-hander for his final outing before the All-Star break. Wheeler is expected to be ready to go to begin the second half next week, though it's unclear which game he'll be tabbed to start.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Don't expect Phillies ace Zack Wheeler to make his start on Sunday Wheeler is still bothered by back stiffness.

JULY 10 • NJ.COM

MRI negative, iffy for Sunday Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Wednesday that Wheeler (back) isn't certain to make his next start Sunday against the Athletics, though an MRI on the right-hander's back revealed...

Impact Wheeler was pulled after five innings in his start during Tuesday's 10-1 win over the Dodgers due to left lower-back tightness. Though Thomson admitted that Wheeler is still feeling sore, the 34-year-old looks to have avoided a significant injury. Even so, with the All-Star break looming, the Phillies could have Wheeler skip his next turn so that he can benefit from some extended time to heal up from the back issue. The team should provide more clarity on their plans for Wheeler after reassessing his condition Thursday.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies ace Zack Wheeler leaves start against Dodgers with low back tightness

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed ace and All-Star pitcher Zack Wheeler left his start Tuesday night against Los Angeles after five innings...

JULY 10

Phillies ace Zack Wheeler leaves game vs. Dodgers with back tightness The starting pitcher went five innings and was in line for his 10th win.

JULY 10 • NJ.COM

Removed with back tightness Wheeler was removed from his start Tuesday against the Dodgers due to left lower-back tightness, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wheeler was able to get through five innings on 76 pitches before leaving Tuesday's contest, allowing one run on three hits and two walks while striking out seven batters. The severity of his injury remains unclear, but it's certainly something the Phillies will keep an eye on leading up to the righty's next start -- tentatively scheduled for Sunday.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies ace Zack Wheeler says back tightness that forced him from game has bothered him for weeks

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed ace Zack Wheeler left his start Tuesday night against Los Angeles after five innings with left low back tightness that has bothered him for weeks

JULY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2024 MLB All-Star rosters: By the numbers

A look at some of the most interesting numbers involving this year's group of MLB All-Stars.

JULY 9

Takes no-decision Wednesday Wheeler allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings in a no-decision versus the Cubs on Wednesday.

Impact Wheeler has posted quality starts in eight of his last nine outings, the lone exception being an eight-run disaster at Baltimore on June 16. The right-hander left Wednesday's game with a lead, but Matt Strahm couldn't maintain it, though the Phillies went on to win 5-3 anyway. Wheeler is now at a 2.74 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 119:33 K:BB through 111.2 innings over 18 starts this season. He's projected for a tough home start versus the Dodgers in his next outing.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Walk-Off Wagers: MLB Best Bets Today (Aaron Judge, Zack Wheeler Highlight Top Picks) Breaking down the best bets to place in Major League Baseball on Wednesday, July 3.

JULY 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Marsh leads Phillies against the Marlins following 4-hit game

The Philadelphia Phillies take on the Miami Marlins after Brandon Marsh's four-hit game on Wednesday

JUNE 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wheeler gets 9th win, Harper among 3 homers as Phillies rout Diamondbacks 12-1

Zack Wheeler allowed one run and two hits in seven innings while Bryce Harper, Alec Bohm, Nick Castellanos and David Dahl homered as the Philadelphia Phillies cruised to a 12-1 win...

JUNE 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Left-hander Cristopher Sánchez and Phillies agree to $22.5 million, 4-year deal for 2025-28

Left-hander Cristopher Sánchez and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a $22.5 million, four-year contract covering 2025-28

JUNE 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zack Wheeler, Phillies aim to get back on track vs. D-backs The Philadelphia Phillies will look to avoid matching their season-worst, three-game losing streak on Saturday when they continue their thre...

JUNE 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies meet in game 2 of series

The Arizona Diamondbacks play the Philadelphia Phillies with a 1-0 series lead

JUNE 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles hit 4 HRs off Wheeler, beat the Phillies 8-3 to take 2 of 3 in the series

Gunnar Henderson hit his eighth leadoff homer of the season, and three more Orioles also went deep off Zack Wheeler to help Baltimore beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3

JUNE 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles and Phillies meet in series rubber match

The Baltimore Orioles and Philadelphia Phillies play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JUNE 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Schwarber hits 2 homers, Wheeler picks up 8th straight win in Phillies' 4-1 victory over Red Sox

Kyle Schwarber homered on the first pitch of the game and added another solo shot in the fifth inning to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox

JUNE 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS