Zack Wheeler named MLBPA NL Comeback Player of the Year

Pitched the 2026 season after having a rib removed

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 23m1 min read

Missing a rib but didn’t miss a beat Congratulations to Zack Wheeler on winning the @MLBPA Players Choice Awards NL Com Via @Phillies on X

What happened: The Major League Baseball Players Association recognized Zack Wheeler on Wednesday with the 2026 Players Choice Award for National League Comeback Player.

Why it matters: After returning to the mound and refining his delivery timing in late August, Wheeler reached 2,000 strikeouts to rank 96th in MLB history.

By the numbers: Wheeler recorded a 10-strikeout performance in late September during the final stretch of his 2026 campaign.

What to watch: Major League Baseball's award schedule continues after the World Series with Baseball Writers' Association of America honors.

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@Phillies 2026-10-28T14:40:13.533316+00:00

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