The Philadelphia Phillies will take on the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS in the 2022 MLB postseason. The Phils upset the No. 3 St. Louis Cardinals from the 6-seed in two games in the Wild Card round. Might Philadelphia be a team of destiny? The Braves secured the No. 2 seed over the New York Mets, who lost to the San Diego Padres in their WC series on Sunday night. The Braves got a bye from the Wild Card. Let’s take a look at the projected starting pitchers for the series.
Phillies vs. Braves starting pitchers
Philadelphia
Game 1: Ranger Suarez
Game 2: Zack Wheeler
Game 3: Aaron Nola
Game 4: TBD
Game 5: TBD
The Phillies were supposed to send out Suarez for Game 3 against the Cardinals if that happened. Instead, he’ll pitch Game 1 of the NLDS. We should see the rotation go back to normal after Game 1. Zack Wheeler should be fine to pitch Game 2 on Wednesday, but the Phillies haven’t confirmed that. Aaron Nola would pitch Game 3. After that, it gets a bit tricky. Suarez can’t pitch on three days rest, so we could see a bullpen game.
Atlanta
Game 1: Max Fried
Game 2: Kyle Wright
Game 3: TBD
Game 4: TBD
Game 5: TBD
The Braves will send out Fried for Game 1 and after that we’ll see what happens. There are four starters who could be used: Spencer Strider, Charlie Morton and Kyle Wright. Chances are Wright is No. 2 behind Fried followed by Morton. The Braves have a ton of depth at starter. Strider could make a lot of sense as a reliever to come in and close the door for a few innings before Kenley Jansen comes in to close. Strider was on the IL but there’s optimism he’ll be on the NLDS roster.