Anne Rogers writes about spring training storylines, including the battle for the fifth spot in the rotation.
It seems like the two frontrunners for the fifth rotation spot are Bubic and Marsh. Wright might be a little behind the others in his throwing progression because of his long layoff after shoulder surgery. Lynch could pitch himself into a spot in the rotation or bullpen.
“I think to start the year, we’re going to go into it like Marsh and Bubic are competing for the fifth spot in the rotation,” Picollo said. “Whoever wins it, wins it.