It's going to take everyone across the board to pick up the slack that will be felt from Wheeler's absence, but a lot of the ownness is going to fall on the right shoulder of Aaron Nola, the team's former ace who has begun to noticeably decline these past two years.

Philadelphia needs a righty for its hypothetical postseason rotation, which as of now would feature three lefties.

Not too long ago, Aaron Nola returning to form down the stretch might have been considered a luxury for the Phillies. Now, it's almost a must.