Zack Wheeler & The Phillies Rotation Has Stabilized

PHLY Philadelphia Phillies Podcast · May 5, 2026 · 1h 5m

The Philadelphia Phillies are back! 🔴⚾ After enduring a brutal 10-game losing streak that cost manager Rob Thomson his job, the Phillies have turned things around in a big way — and ace right-hander Zack Wheeler is leading the charge. Wheeler made his highly anticipated return from thoracic outlet decompression surgery on April 26th, delivering a gutsy five-inning, six-strikeout performance against the Atlanta Braves to help snap the skid. In his second start, he dominated the Miami Marlins with eight strikeouts over six innings, earning his first win of 2026. The Phillies have now won four…