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Tampa Bay Rays are not planning to have a six man rotation

The Tampa Bay Rays are in an extremely enviable situation that also could become a source if trouble in that they have one starting pitcher too many. Entering camp, the Rays currently have the following arms* projected for the rotation (Games Started, Games pitched):

  • LHP Shane McClanahan (74 GS, 74 G since 2021)
  • RHP Drew Rasmussen (50 GS, 87 G since 2021)
  • RHP Zack Littell (43 GS, 57 G since 2023)
  • RHP Ryan Pepiot (26 GS, 26 G in 2024)
  • RHP Taj Bradley (25 GS, 25 G in 2024)
  • RHP Shane Baz (14 GS, 14 G in 2024)

Are all six vying for the starting rotation?