Phillies pitcher Zach Eflin's season ends with knee surgery

Eflin left Wednesday's game with left knee discomfort

The Phillies will have to rethink their offseason approach

The Phillies' concerns about starting pitcher Zach Eflin leaving Wednesday's game with left knee discomfort were well-founded. The team announced on Friday that Eflin will need surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, and he will miss the rest of the 2023 season. Eflin's injury is a major blow to the Phillies, who are already without Bryce Harper (broken left thumb) and Jean Segura (broken right index finger). The Phillies are now counting on Matt Strahm, Bailey Falter, and Mike Clevinger to fill out their rotation behind Aaron Nola and Taijuan Walker. Eflin's injury also has the Phillies rethinking their offseason approach. The Phillies were expected to be active in the free agent market for a starting pitcher, but they may now have to focus on adding depth to their rotation. The Phillies are still in the race for a Wild Card berth, but they will need to get healthy and play better if they want to make the playoffs.