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Zack Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies was named the National League Comeback Player of the Year by the MLB Players Association for the 2026 season. The award recognizes his return to ace form after undergoing two surgeries in 2025 to treat a blood clot and venous thoracic outlet syndrome.
Wheeler made 28 starts in 2026, posting a 14-5 record with a 3.00 ERA, and helped maintain a strong Phillies rotation alongside Cristopher Sánchez and Jesús Luzardo. The Players Choice Awards, voted on by players, honor performance, leadership, and perseverance across Major League Baseball.
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