Cristopher Sánchez’s latest strong start at Citizens Bank Park — just one run over 7+ innings against the New York Mets Sunday — really ramped up the conversation about where he will fit in the postseason rotation for a few reasons.
Zack Wheeler — likely to be an NL Cy Young Award finalist — will be the Game 1 starter for the Phillies in the NLDS, assuming they win the NL East and earn a first-round bye, which they are on track to do. But just from a merit sense, Sánchez has pitched better than Aaron Nola this season.