Overview

• Thoracic outlet decompression will be performed in St. Louis by Dr. Robert Thompson, a leading specialist in the field.
• Wheeler has been out since Aug. 17 with a right‑shoulder blood clot and underwent thrombolysis on Aug. 18 by Dr. Paul DiMuzio.
• Philadelphia plans to lean on Cristopher Sánchez, Ranger Suárez and Jesús Luzardo to front the rotation during the stretch run.
• Reliever Jordan Romano reported neck stiffness and numbness in his middle finger, which the team believes could be a nerve issue as they wait to see if symptoms subside.
• José Alvarado and Daniel Robert are out for the season with forearm injuries, while Trea Turner is expected back by the postseason and Alec Bohm is progressing toward a potential activation on the upcoming trip.