In past years, we talked about pitching depth as something that the Tampa Bay Rays perpetually had too much of. This year, however, especially with Jake Odorizzi the latest injured pitcher (although hopefully not too seriously), the Rays simply want to stockpile as much of it as they possibly can. Suddenly guys like Austin Pruitt, number four or five starter types in the upper minors, are extremely valuable commodities because you never know when you will need them. And from Pruitt’s perspective, if he keeps pitching well, he will get a chance.
Tampa Bay Rays MiLB Recap: Austin Pruitt Tosses 7 Strong IP
