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The gem of the National League: Grading the Phillies starting rotation

The Philadelphia Phillies' starting rotation is among the best in baseball year over year. How did they grade out in 2027?

By Ethan Williams · That Balls Outta Here

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 1:00 AM

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Ethan Williams graded the Philadelphia Phillies' starting rotation, calling it the strongest part of the 2026 team.
Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sánchez, and Jesús Luzardo each received "A+" grades for their dominant campaigns.
Aaron Nola and Andrew Painter earned "C-" grades after rebounding strongly in the second half.

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That Balls Outta Here writer Ethan Williams evaluated and graded the Philadelphia Phillies' starting rotation following the 2026 season. Williams identified the rotation as the strongest area of the team, awarding "A+" grades to the dominant trio of Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sánchez, and Jesús Luzardo for their regular season performances.

Veteran Aaron Nola and rookie Andrew Painter both earned "C-" marks after overcoming poor starts to produce strong second-half bouncebacks. In contrast, swingman Alan Rangel received a "D" grade and Taijuan Walker earned an "F" after being released in April with a 9.13 ERA.

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