The Philadelphia Phillies are hoping to make another run at the World Series next year.
Over the past two seasons, the Phillies have lost in the World Series and the NLCS.
At some point, you have to think the Phillies will get over the hump.
The Phillies were able to bring back one of their most valuable pitchers in free agency.
They signed Aaron Nola to a seven-year, $172 million contract.
Keeping Nola was a big move for the Phillies as he has been a reliable starter during his career.
According to Codify, the Phillies are projected to have the top starting rotation and bullpen in 2024.
Top 2024 starting pitchers (FanGraphs rn):
PHI, ATL, TB, MIA, TOR, SEA, MIN, HOU, CIN, DETTop 2024 relief pitchers (FanGraphs rn):
PHI, LAD, MIN, ATL, MIA, MIL, STL, BOS, TB, CHC— Codify (@CodifyBaseball) December 11, 2023
It is hard to believe the Phillies project out so well for next season.
As their starters go, they have Nola, Zack Wheeler, and a few question marks behind them.
Starters like Ranger Suarez and Taijuan Walker have been inconsistent throughout their careers.
But what is really surprising is the Phillies are projected as the top bullpen.
They just lost closer Craig Kimbrel in free agency, and they do not have any dominant relievers.
Next season, their likely closer is Jose Alvarado.
He is a dominant lefty and coming off one of the best years of his career.
Still, the Phillies have some work to do in the bullpen.
No matter what the projections say, the Phillies need more help.
Acquiring a true closer would be ideal.
The best closer available is Josh Hader.
He would be a welcome addition for any team but especially the Phillies who need a dominant ninth-inning guy.
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