jack wheelerThe beginning of the minor league rehab brings new meaning to the term “ribbing.”
philadelphia phillies‘Ace to miss latter part of 2025 season due to surgery To remove a blood clot in his throwing shoulder after being diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome. The surgery involved removing a rib – which Wheeler decided to do. put in a closet In his house.
That’s why, when he begins his rehab for the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs on Saturday, the team will be offering all-you-can-eat “Rehab Ribs” as part of its game-day menu.
We took some ribs out of the closet 👀
Ticket Link: https://t.co/LP1KnaPNQb #ironpigs #cocacolapark #ribs pic.twitter.com/1AW1s4wqXH– Lehigh Valley IronPigs (@IronPigs) 25 March 2026
As far as minor league promotions go, this one gets points for creativity.
