Phillies Make Nick Castellanos Decision Before Nationals Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Philadelphia Phillies have seemingly drawn a line in the sand on Nick Castellanos. The 33-year-old has been on the team since 2022 after beginning his career in Detroit back in 2013.

It's been a weekend of tough news for the Phillies. Zack Wheeler hit the 15-day IL due to a blood clot, and there was a brief scare for newly-acquired star closer, Jhoan Duran. That didn't stop the Phils from rebounding against the Nationals following their 2nd offensive blank in 4 games.

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Wheeler, 35, a three-time All-Star currently leading the majors with 195 strikeouts, was placed on the injured list Saturday after experiencing worsening shoulder "heaviness" following his start the previous night.

Zack Wheeler underwent surgery and his return to the Philadelphia Phillies for the postseason is unclear after manager Rob Thomson said he has "no timetable" for the right-hander's return.

The right-hander allowed six runs in 2 1/3 innings Sunday against the Washington Nationals, a start that ended when seven consecutive batters reached safely. Nola struck out four in his first major league outing since May 14.