The Phillies face uncertainty as ace Zack Wheeler recovers from thoracic outlet surgery, likely missing Opening Day. Manager Rob Thomson indicates Wheeler is progressing but remains cautious, while the team’s starting rotation is thinner after Ranger Suárez‘s departure. With Cristopher Sánchez set for the Opening Day start, top prospect Andrew Painter could secure the fifth spot, although he struggled last season. The Phillies aim to bolster their pitching depth through trades or free agency amid a slow market.
