Phillies’ manager Joe Girardi announced on Monday that Aaron Nola, Zack Wheeler, and Zach Eflin would start the Phillies’ first three games of the 2021 season, barring setbacks. While this news may not come as a surprise to many, it is nonetheless a sign that the Phillies’ manager has faith in the three starting pitchers to get things done on a daily basis for the Fightin’ Phils.
Today, we take a closer look at the Phillies’ top three starters and look to see if there is any room for concern ahead of the 2021 season.