When the Philadelphia Phillies introduced free-agent signings Zack Wheeler and Didi Gregorius last month, general manager Matt Klentak said that he believes the team is capable of winning what’s expected to be a very competitive National League East in 2020.
Let’s say they don’t, though. What does the path to securing one of the two National League Wild Card spots look like? Well, not a whole lot easier.
Caesars Sportsbook currently has the Phillies over/under for wins in 2020 at 85.5. Even if they finished slightly under at 84 or 85 wins, it would represent the team’s first winning season since 2011.