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Phillies' Wheeler Allows Five Runs in Second Rehab Start
4 Apr
Summary
- Zack Wheeler allowed five runs in his second rehab start for the Iron Pigs.
- He finished his outing with only one strikeout over three innings.
- Wheeler is expected to make a third rehab start soon.
Zack Wheeler, a key player for the Philadelphia Phillies, is continuing his rehabilitation process following a procedure to remove a blood clot late last season. The Phillies have been managing with a shortened rotation. Wheeler has been actively working towards his return, throwing sessions in Clearwater and making appearances for the Triple-A affiliate, Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs.
His first rehab start was promising, with three innings pitched and three strikeouts. However, his second rehab outing on Friday night did not go as smoothly. After two clean innings, Wheeler struggled in the third, giving up five runs, including a two-run extra-base hit and a three-run home run. He concluded this start with three innings pitched, five earned runs, and only one strikeout.
Wheeler is scheduled for a third rehab start with Lehigh Valley in the coming days, though his return to the Phillies' main rotation beyond that remains unconfirmed. His previous season performance included a 10-5 record with a 2.71 ERA and 195 strikeouts.
