It’s hard to pinpoint any one issue that has led to the disappointing 46-42 record the Phillies currently have. The team’s pitching woes cannot be understated though and have played a significant part in the club’s performance.
Philadelphia’s starting rotation has been notably inconsistent with starters cycling in and out of it as the season has progressed. This has led to that has fallen well into the bottom half of the league.
Among all 30 teams, Philadelphia’s starters rank 17th in ERA, 20th in strikeout-to-walk ratio, 21st in skill-interactive ERA, and 25th in fielding-independent pitching and Fangraphs wins above replacement.