The success of the Brewers’ rotation this year -- at least until/if Jimmy Nelson is able to come back halfway through the season -- largely rests on the arm of Chase Anderson.
The righty had a breakout season in 2017 that was due in part to an increase in velocity and a different pitching approach that saw him throwing more curveballs. A midseason oblique injury robbed him of an All-Star appearance and consideration in the Cy Young award race, but he finished the year with a 2.74 ERA in 25 starts and put up career-best strikeout rates.