Phillies placed Zack Wheeler on 15 days disabled list due to triceps

• Zack Wheeler has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to triceps issues.
• Phillies President praised the doctors for identifying the triceps issue.
• Wheeler has a record of 10-5 with an ERA of 2.71 this season.

The Phillies from Philadelphia announced that their ace Zack Wheeler has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to triceps issues in his right arm. The announcement was made following a loss to Washington 2-0 on September 16, 2025.

Wheeler, a 35-year-old pitcher, had a limited start in the fifth inning, where he pitched five innings, allowing two runs and giving up four hits. On the same day, after the game, he felt "tightness in the shoulder," which prompted further medical evaluation.

Phillies President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski praised the doctors for identifying the triceps issue, noting that the situation could have been significantly worse. Wheeler, who has a record of 10-5 this season with an ERA of 2.71, did not pitch at a high level following the break in the World Series, with an ERA of 4.23 in his last five outings.

The term of Wheeler's absence is currently unknown, but he is expected to miss at least 15 days. The team continues to monitor his condition, as doctors plan to gather more information before determining further treatment.

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