The Philadelphia Phillies are reassessing things after a disappointing postseason fallout. They had plenty of positive things blossom during the regular season but also had their fair share of scuffles. One thing that gave little heartache night in and night out was the starting rotation. The rotation, on paper, was supposed to be elite heading into 2025, and even with numerous trials and tribulations, it delivered.
Ace Zack Wheeler missed the last couple of months due to a blood clot and thoracic outlet decompression surgery, which hurt the Phillies chances down the stretch. He's expected to come back next season, so one of the best rotations in baseball should remain intact for 2026.