The NL East seems to get tougher every year for the Philadelphia Phillies. Although they've won back-to-back division titles, the road back to the top will be steep. The New York Mets tanked in the second half of 2025, and reloaded this offseason in an attempt to shake off that embarrassment. The Atlanta Braves also severely underperformed last year, clearing the path for the Phils. They have designs on returning as the dominant force they were when they won six straight division titles from 2018 to 2023, including a World Series in 2021. Who knows where the Mets end up, but the real question is how good can the Braves really be after another blow to their starting rotation?
Another costly Braves injury could help clear path for Phillies' NL East title
