Overview
- MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki reported Wheeler will face hitters in his first live BP on Saturday in Clearwater.
- Wheeler threw his fifth bullpen on Tuesday, and pitching coach Caleb Cotham said his stuff and delivery looked like midseason form.
- Live BP advances him from side sessions to confronting batters, a required step before appearing in games.
- The Phillies expect him to miss Opening Day, with a return in the early weeks possible if progress continues without setbacks.
- Since 2020 he has logged a 2.91 ERA across 157 starts for Philadelphia, highlighting his significance to the rotation.