The Philadelphia Phillies placed ace Zack Wheeler on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a blood clot in his right arm, the team announced Saturday. The announcement was made following the team's 2-0 loss to the Washington Nationals.

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler has been placed on the injured list after a blood clot was discovered in his right upper extremity near his shoulder, according to The Athletic's Charlotte Varnes.

Zack Wheeler felt normal while he pitched here Friday night. The velocity on Wheeler’s fastball returned. His shoulder, more sore than usual two starts ago, held up well. He was pleased with his mechanics.