PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies' roster figures to look a bit different next season. It's unclear who will be the club's starting third baseman. There will almost certainly be a shakeup of some sort in the outfield. There will likely be…
MLB.com analyzes the best- and worst-case scenarios for the Philadelphia Phillies' projected five-man starting rotation entering the 2027 season. While the rest of the roster faces potential offseason changes, the Phillies return all five starters: Cristopher Sánchez, Zack Wheeler, Jesús Luzardo, Aaron Nola, and Andrew Painter.
The analysis highlights the rotation's high ceiling with three Cy Young candidates in Sánchez, Wheeler, and Luzardo, alongside a rebounding Nola and young talent Painter. However, potential risks include workload concerns for Sánchez and Nola, past injury histories for Wheeler and Luzardo, and Painter's ongoing development.
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