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How would a 154-game schedule affect the Phillies roster construction?

MLB proposed a 154-game schedule starting in 2029, but of all teams, the Phillies rotation might be best equipped to handle the switch.

By Ben Silver · That Balls Outta Here

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 10:30 AM

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Ben Silver analyzes how a proposed 154-game MLB schedule for 2029 would impact the Philadelphia Phillies' pitching staff.
The MLB proposal includes regular Monday off-days, best-of-seven Division Series, and teams selecting playoff opponents.
Silver argues the Phillies are well-positioned for a six-man rotation with pitchers like Andrew Painter and Cristopher Sánchez under contract.

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MLB has proposed reducing the regular season to 154 games starting in 2029, featuring regular Monday off-days and scheduled doubleheaders. Writer Ben Silver examines how this potential shift could impact pitching rotations across baseball, comparing it to Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball six-man rotation model where starters pitch once a week on regular rest.

Silver argues the Philadelphia Phillies possess a future-proof rotation that could easily adapt to a six-man format by 2029. With Andrew Painter, Cristopher Sánchez, Jesús Luzardo, Aaron Nola, and prospect Gage Wood under team control, the club would need only one additional starter to fill out the rotation.

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