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Lehigh Valley IronPigs poke fun at Zack Wheeler's rib removal in rehab promo

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Texas Rangers vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Game Highlights (1:10) Zack Wheeler's minor league rehab start brings new meaning to the term "ribbing." The Philadelphia Phillies' ace missed the latter part of the 2025 season due to surgery to remove a blood clot in his throwing shoulder after being diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome. The surgery entailed the removal of a rib -- which Wheeler decided to keep in a closet in his home. That's why, when he makes his rehab start Saturday for the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the team will be offering all-you-can-eat "Rehab Ribs" as part of their game-day menu. We pulled some ribs out of the closet 👀Ticket link: https://t.co/LP1KnaPNQb #ironpigs #cocacolapark #ribs pic.twitter.com/1AW1s4wqXH As far as minor league promotions go, this one gets points for creativity.