Nola named the Phillies’ 2025 Roberto Clemente Award nominee, highlighting community impact and leadership as the team pursues final regular-season goals.

Nola has been a major disappointment in 2025, posting a 6.24 ERA and 1.45 WHIP across 14 starts. An ankle sprain and a velocity dip have hampered him, with a high .337 BABIP and inconsistent quality-start outcomes, making rest-of-season starts a high-risk proposition for fantasy managers.

<p>Arena-ready veteran in a favorable spot for DFS, Nola carries multi-inning upside against an inconsistent Royals lineup. His latest form shows flashes of strikeout upside and win equity, especially if Philly plates early runs.</p>

Nola is presented as a hurdle for Mets hitters in big Philly starts, with fantasy implications centering on how Mets bats should approach him. His presence elevates the challenge in the opening game of series, shaping rostering decisions and stack considerations.

Nola’s presence as depth in the Phillies’ rotation remains a fixture, with his value extended through potential free agency in 2025. His availability will shape the offseason, influencing the balance between re-signing Schwarber or Suárez and pursuing other targets.