It seems pretty clear that Robbie Ray is winning the competition for the No. 5 starter in the Diamondbacks’ rotation. Robbie Ray has allowed just two runs in 9.2 innings this spring, far better than his primary competitor Archie Bradley.
Bradley has allowed ten earned runs in ten innings this spring. He has not shown that he is a better pitcher than Robbie Ray. Since this is the case, he should begin the season as a starter in Triple-A.
This seems like a fairly obvious prediction, but many teams will now try to get creative with their young aces.