{"id":87090,"date":"2024-10-03T15:22:53","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T19:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=87090"},"modified":"2024-10-03T15:22:53","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T19:22:53","slug":"phillies-postseason-pitching-depth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/10\/03\/phillies-postseason-pitching-depth\/","title":{"rendered":"Phillies Final NLDS Pitcher Decision Hangs in Balance"},"content":{"rendered":"

Choosing the Philadelphia Phillies final pitcher for the National League Division Series depends on a few factors. The Phillies’ opponent has not been determined yet. Facing the Milwaukee Brewers compared or the New York Mets may sway the decision<\/a> based on matchup considerations. Regardless right-hander Taijuan Walker<\/a> should not be on the Phillies postseason roster for any series. Left-hander Tyler Gilbert<\/a> who otherwise may have been in consideration<\/a> is not eligible for the NLDS roster.<\/p>\n

Gilbert was optioned on September 29 and as a result, the 15-day waiting period does not expire before the start of the NLDS. Nick Nelson<\/a> is also a candidate but it is unlikely that he makes the NLDS roster. Nelson could be a candidate for later rounds if the Phillies advance beyond the NLDS.<\/p>\n

Choosing the Phillies Final NLDS Pitcher<\/h2>\n

Kolby Allard<\/h3>\n
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Left-hander Kolby Allard<\/a> is poised to secure the Phillies’ final NLDS pitching spot, particularly if they face a team that would struggle against a fourth left-handed reliever.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Allard’s 2024 stats:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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