PHILADELPHIA — Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler underwent a thrombolysis procedure to remove a blood clot in his right upper extremity, the club announced Monday, firmly putting the remainder of his ...

Before Monday's game, the Phillies announced that Zack Wheeler had a procedure to remove a blood clot near his right shoulder. We have the latest from Rob Thomson and the Phillies Pregame Live crew.

The milli-spinner thrombectomy device uses spinning-induced forces to mechanically modify blood-clot microstructure, shrinking clot volume by up to 95% for rapid, safe removal. By densifying the ...