Overview

• Team officials said Wheeler underwent a successful thrombolysis Monday to clear a right‑arm blood clot, performed by Dr. Paul DiMuzio at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
• Manager Rob Thomson offered no recovery timeline and said he does not know if Wheeler will pitch again this season.
• For now the Phillies are reverting to a five‑man rotation and adjusted the bullpen, recalling Nolan Hoffman, optioning Max Lazar, and preparing José Alvarado to rejoin Tuesday after his suspension.
• Top prospect Andrew Painter is under consideration for a call‑up to cover innings, with Thomson replying “Could be” when asked about a promotion.
• Wheeler’s absence removes an NL strikeout leader (195, 2.71 ERA) from a first‑place club as Aaron Nola’s return included a rocky outing Sunday that heightens pressure on the remaining starters.