The fifth starter’s job has been an issue for the Phillies this year. The team has cycled through whatever pitchers have been able to throw a pitch - Bailey Falter, Matt Strahm, Dylan Covey. Now, they’re back to thinking Cristopher Sanchez can do the job.
In fairness, Sanchez was actually quite good last weekend in Oakland, giving them four solid innings before giving way to the bullpen. Today, facing the New York Mets, Sanchez got another shot to show what he can do and actually was quite good. the only problem was that he was facing Max Scherzer, who was much better.