Jul 18, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray (55) walks off the field after during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field. Gray became the pitcher with the second most strikeouts in Rockies franchise history. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-USA TODAY Sports
The Philadelphia Phillies are in second place in the NL East, 2.5 games back of the New York Mets for first place entering play on Wednesday.
One of their biggest needs has been starting pitching as, since June 15, the Phillies starters have an ERA of 4.93, which is 21st in baseball in that span but they need starting pitching help even more now.