The Miami Marlins moved a little closer Friday to finalizing the starting pitching rotation that will open the upcoming season.
The club sent seven players to the minors — including starter Adam Conley, who has gone 19-14 with a 4.61 ERA in 56 major-league starts in the over the past three seasons.
The Marlins optioned Conley and lefty Dillon Peters to Triple-A New Orleans, and sent Jarlin Garcia, a lefty reliever transitioning to be a starter, to Double-A Jacksonville.
Marlins manager Don Mattingly recently announced that Jose Ureña would take the mound on Opening Day on March 29th when Miami takes on the Chicago Cubs and that Dan Straily would pitch the following night.