"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."
"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."
"As far as minor league promotions go, this one gets points for creativity."
Zack Wheeler, the Philadelphia Phillies' ace, underwent surgery to remove a blood clot from his shoulder, which involved rib removal. He kept the removed rib in his closet. For his upcoming rehab start with the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the team is promoting all-you-can-eat 'Rehab Ribs' as a playful nod to Wheeler's surgery. This promotion showcases creativity in minor league marketing efforts.
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