PT TOMORROW: NL East—Who will round out the PHI starting rotation?

Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies enter camp with at least three of the starting rotation slots locked in with Cole Hamels (LHP, PHI), Cliff Lee (LHP, PHI) and Aaron Harang (RHP, PHI), but there will be a battle for the final two spots this spring. The contenders are Jerome Williams (RHP, PHI), David Buchanan (RHP, PHI), Miguel Alfredo González (RHP, PHI) and recently acquired Chad Billingsley (RHP, PHI).

Williams and Buchanan are the favorites to claim those jobs, but they aren't guaranteed anything. Williams played for three different franchises (Astros, Rangers and Phillies) last year, posting a 4.77 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 6.4 Dom, 2.8 Ctl and 62 BPV in 115. However, he had a 2.83 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 6.0 Dom and 2.7 Ctl in 57.1 IP for the...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Tomorrow

Keller? Kittredge? It's all about the K's in the late innings in Chicago.
Sep 13 2025 3:06am
Beck a bright spot in COL; Lawlar losing PT in ARI; Dodgers lineup gets healthy; key role for Vásquez in SD; rotation woes for SF
Sep 11 2025 3:05am
Richie Palacios is the latest player to don the first base mitt for Tampa Bay, but will his hold on playing time last?
Sep 10 2025 3:10am
The final PT Tomorrow NL East roundup of the 2025 season has some thoughts on winning today, tomorrow, and into the future. Plus: goings-on in PHI; question marks at NYM; Weathers' imminent return in MIA; SS & SP in ATL; OF & SP in WAS; more.
Sep 8 2025 3:07am
What does it mean at the end of games for MLB's best team?
Sep 6 2025 3:09am

Tools