Oct 5, 2025 · Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a complex condition that affects a significant number of baseball pitchers, often leading to serious complications that can derail careers.

Aug 26, 2025 · Here's how things panned out for a handful of pitchers who had surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome: The track record is varied. Kelly had a fruitful career. Beckett, …

A study in 2017 assessed 14 MLB pitchers who underwent TOS surgery. Only 77% returned to MLB after an average of 11 months following surgery, costing their teams hundreds of millions.

Aug 24, 2025 · Days after a successful blood clot removal procedure, the Philadelphia Phillies said right-handed pitcher Zack Wheeler has been diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet …

Background: Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a rare injury that affects Major League Baseball (MLB) pitchers and is often corrected with surgical resection of the first rib. There are limited …

Apr 21, 2022 · Results: We identified 26 MLB pitchers who underwent rib resection for neurogenic or vascular TOS; 21 players (81%) had a successful RTP. Pitchers were 30 ± 3.6 years old at …

Aug 23, 2025 · Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Zack Wheeler will officially miss the rest of the season with venous thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), the team announced Saturday. …

Oct 20, 2023 · A variety of conditions can cause thoracic outlet syndrome. High-performance throwing athletes certainly can get this and in particular, they can also have vascular problems.

Aug 23, 2025 · Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Zack Wheeler has been diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome and will undergo surgery in the coming weeks, the team …

May 11, 2016 · The purpose of this study was to utilize objective performance metrics for Major League Baseball (MLB) pitchers who have undergone surgical treatment for NTOS, to …