Christopher Sanchez can undoubtedly be called the most improved player of the Philadelphia Phillies last season. This was a bit unexpected in many ways. But also a pleasant surprise. Andrew Painter suffered a season-ending injury. Bailey Falter was traded. Mick Abel has shown that he is not ready for the major leagues .Sanchez came in and started 18 games with one inning of relief. Over 99 1/3 innings, Sanchez went 3-5 with a 3.44 ERA and 16 home runs allowed. But he became consistent in a season when the Phillies needed another starter..
Fortunately, they didn’t have to look far.With such success, Sanchez has a big role to play in the starting rotation this season. Going from the bull to the starting turn is not easy. Just like Ranger Suarez, Sanchez made the transition quite smoothly. The 27-year-old Sanchez delivered an incredible turnaround that baffled batters all season. Yes, he gave up 16 apartments. But he was so good at limiting the damage and not allowing big innings. He kept Philadelphia in almost every game he started.
Sanchez also gained significant experience when he started after one season in the National League Championship Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He gave up two hits and two runs, one earned, in 2 1/3 innings. This outing will only help him going into 2024.With all of spring training and last season’s trades as evidence, Sanchez should have plenty of confidence..
With all of spring training and last season’s trades as evidence, Sanchez should have plenty of confidence.He showed that he can throw all his pitches for a strike.Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola and Suarez will likely fill the top three spots in the circle. Sanchez would be valuable as a No. 4 starter.He earned his chance..
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