Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola throws in the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. John Kuntz, cleveland.comPHILADELPHIA - The Phillies opted to only carry 12 pitchers on their 26-man roster for the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Aaron Nola, who only pitched in relief once in his professional career - in Single-A Clearwater in 2014 - is on the roster along with fellow starters Walker Buehler and Taijuan Walker. The veteran has a 4.91 ERA in eight appearances since joining the Phillies for the final month of the season. Right-handers – Walker Buehler, Jhoan Duran, Orion Kerkering, Aaron Nola, David Robertson and Taijuan Walker.