The Phillies rotation is either their biggest strength or their single most alarming vulnerability — and somehow it’s both at the same time.
Zack Wheeler is the anchor. He’s been the most consistent starting pitcher in the National League for three straight years and the conversation about whether he belongs in the Cy Young discussion should start in spring training, not September.
Aaron Nola is the definition of a number two who occasionally pitches like an ace and occasionally reminds you why the ‘occasionally’ qualifier matters. Ranger Suárez gives you five quality innings and then absolutely dares the bullpen to hold leads. Taijuan Walker is a healthy-Walker question mark. And then there’s the fifth spot, which has been a revolving door of hope and disappointment.
Here’s how every rotation piece grades out entering the new season.
