The Phillies have a lot of holes to fill for the 2021 season. Between fixing the bullpen, center field, re-signing J.T. Realmuto, and figuring out the middle infield, a fifth starter is low on the Phillies’ prioirty list.
But there is still a need for an additional starting pitcher. While Aaron Nola, Zack Wheeler, and Zach Eflin are quite capable as the top of the rotation, Spencer Howard remains as the only starting pitcher at the back end. Unless the Phillies take a gamble with Vince Velasquez… again.