The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are serving up a creative promotion when Zack Wheeler makes his minor league rehab start Saturday. The Philadelphia Phillies' ace, recovering from surgery to remove a rib due to venous thoracic outlet syndrome, will have his return celebrated with all-you-can-eat 'Rehab Ribs' at Coca-Cola Park.

The surgery kept Wheeler out of the latter part of the 2025 season after doctors discovered a blood clot in his throwing shoulder. In a quirky twist, Wheeler kept the removed rib in a closet at his home, which inspired the IronPigs' promotional menu item. The team shared a promotional image on social media featuring the preserved rib.

This minor league promotion demonstrates how teams are finding creative ways to engage fans during rehab appearances. The IronPigs' rib-themed menu adds a humorous element to Wheeler's recovery journey while giving Philadelphia fans a glimpse of their ace before his return to the major league rotation.