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Phillies plan to use 6-man rotation with Aaron Nola's return from IL, says manager Rob Thomson
Aaron Nola is scheduled to be activated from the injured list and start for the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday against the Washington Nationals. With Nola's return, manager Rob Thomson told reporters on Thursday that the Phillies will go with a six-man rotation for at least one turn.
NL East-leading Phillies going with a 6-man rotation when Aaron Nola returns on Sunday
Phillies manager Rob Thomson says he is going to use a six-man rotation beginning this weekend when Aaron Nola returns from the injured list.
Nola to return for series finale in D.C., Phils to use 6-man rotation (for now)
Nola to return for series finale in D.C., Phils to use 6-man rotation (for now) originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia WASHINGTON — Aaron Nola has joined the Phillies at the final stop of their 10-game road trip. He’ll take the ball for their series finale against the Nationals, too.
Aaron Nola injury update: Phillies veteran returns after three-month absence to join first-place team
"We've been riding these guys pretty hard all year." Entering Thursday, Phillies starters have thrown 687 ⅓ innings this year, 20 more than any other team, and ace Zack Wheeler recently had a start pushed back by shoulder soreness.
Phillies going with 6-man rotation when Nola returns Sunday
Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Thursday that he will utilize a six-man rotation beginning this weekend when Aaron Nola returns from the injured list.
Aaron Nola will start series finale at Washington as Phillies temporarily move to six-man rotation
For at least one week, the Phillies’ starting rotation will go from a handful to a six pack. Aaron Nola met the team here Thursday and will come back from three months on the injured list to start Sunday,
Phillies Make Decision on Starting Rotation Plans Ahead of Aaron Nola's Return
Rob Thomson addressed how Aaron Nola will fit into the Phillies rotation after he returns from a long injury absence.
Report: Phillies will use six-man starting rotation with Aaron Nola set to return Sunday
Aaron Nola has posted a 6.16 ERA in nine starts for the Phillies this year. He has been on the injured list for three months.
Aaron Nola will rejoin the Phillies for their series in Washington. Is a six-man rotation up next?
A rotation reinforcement is on its way to the Phillies. Aaron Nola will join the team for their series against the Nationals in Washington, which starts Thursday. Nola struck out 11 across 5⅔ innings on Tuesday in his third rehab start with triple-A Lehigh Valley.

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Let’s explore what a right field platoon would look like

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