Phillies star pitcher Zack Wheeler moved to injured list after blood clot diagnosis

Zack Wheeler will miss at least a few of his next scheduled starts after the Philadelphia Phillies placed their ace on the 15-day injured list Saturday after learning of a blood clot diagnosis. 

Dave Dombrowski, the Phillies' president of baseball operations, said the blood clot is located near Wheeler's shoulder. 

No timetable was set for the three-time MLB All-Star's return.

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Wheeler has started 24 games this season and has a 2.71 ERA. He was the National League strikeout leader in 2021. Entering Saturday's action, Wheeler's 195 strikeouts were the most in the majors. 

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