The Philadelphia Phillies executed multiple roster changes on Saturday, highlighted by the return of ace Zack Wheeler as the club attempts to regroup during a challenging stretch.
Wheeler was activated from the 15-day injured list after completing his rehab assignment with Double-A Reading. The veteran right-hander steps back into the rotation immediately and is set to start against the Atlanta Braves, offering a welcome lift to a pitching staff that has struggled to find consistency.
To open a spot on the roster, Philadelphia optioned right-hander Alex McFarlane back to Double-A Reading after his recent time with the big-league club. The decision directly coincides with Wheeler’s return and represents a standard pitching staff adjustment.
The Phillies also announced that right-hander Jonathan Bowlan will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley as he continues his recovery from a right groin strain. His progress could provide additional bullpen depth in the coming weeks.
The organization confirmed the series of moves on X ahead of Saturday’s game, detailing the transactions as part of its roster shuffle.