The acquisition of another young cost-controlled starter last week gives the Diamondbacks a handful of guys to consider. The team has these pitchers under the age of 27 that figure into the rotation mix this Spring: Patrick Corbin, Robbie Ray, Taijuan Walker, Shelby Miller, Braden Shipley, Archie Bradley, and Anthony Banda. For those who ask, I have Matt Koch projected as a reliever long term. Walker and Ray are locks for the 2017 rotation and should not be traded. Here’s how I figure it will play out behind Zack Greinke in the rotation.
Robbie Ray (#2): Ray is a tough pitcher to figure out from a value standpoint.