The Philadelphia Phillies have had a reliable rotation in the past few seasons. Unlike in previous years, their rotation has some depth concerns entering the 2026 regular season. Ranger Suárez is now with the Boston Red Sox. Zack Wheeler is working his way back from surgery for venous thoracic outlet syndrome and won't be ready at the start of the season. Rookie Andrew Painter is likely to open the year in the team's rotation. Also, how will Aaron Nola do following an uncharacteristically bad season?
Nola looks to be extra motivated to put his 2025 season behind him based on his offseason work and two Grapefruit League starts.