Not only has RHP Nick Pivetta had an extremely discouraging start for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2019 – he has a 9.45 ERA through the first three starts of what was expected by many to be a breakout season – but 2018 All-Star Aaron Nola has uncharacteristically allowed 10 earned runs over his last two starts. There’s reason to think that Nola, a year removed from finishing third in the National League Cy Young Award race, will round back into form. But if and when that happens, the Phillies are seemingly another legitimate starting pitcher away from being able to win a crowded National League East and compete in the postseason.
Phillies have reportedly been doing “due diligence” on Madison Bumgarner
