The Rangers erupted for 6 runs in the 8'th inning to nip the Giants in the road half of a split-squad doubleheader. Key Lines:
Drew Gilbert CF- 2 for 5. BA= .281. Gilbert is making a late push to make the team.
Will Brennan LF- 1 for 4, HR(1), R, RBI. BA= .308. If carrying a lefty-hitting reserve OF is a priority, it comes down to Gilbert vs Brennan. Brennan has had the stronger spring overall.
Jesus Rodriguez C- 1 for 3, HR(2), BB, R, 2 RBI. BA= .351. What a promising young hitter! Needs more experience behind the plate.
Charlie Szykowny 1B- 3 for 3, HR(1), BB, 2 R, RBI. BA= 1.000. Szykowny had a breakout season last year in A+ ball. AA will be the big test this year.
Spencer Bivens RHP- 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 4/1 GO/AO. ERA= 3.48. Versatile reliever who will almost certainly make the team.
Caleb Kilian RHP- 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K's. ERA= 0.96. Kilian should make the team. He has a high 90's FB he throws out of a short-arm delivery making it difficult for batters to time.
Matt Gage LHP- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's. ERA= 2.84. Gage and Erik Miller will likely be the lefties out of the pen. Will Joey Lucchesi start the season in AAA due to the late signing?
Michael Fulmer RHP- 1.1 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K's. ERA= 4.35. Fulmer started the spring hot but never gained velocity and struggled over his last several appearances.
Robbie Ray LHP makes his 6'th spring start today against the Guardians in the Cactus League finale in Scottsdale.
My best estimate of the opening 26. Due to off days they go with 12 pitchers to begin, allowing them to give Oliva a regular-season tryout; McDonald first scheduled call-up in two or three weeks. Predictable goal of maintaining inventory. Schmitt and Beck face trade risk by opening day. Hope to get DSL level prospect for Matos.
ReplyDeleteStarting Pitchers (5)
Webb RHP
Ray LHP
Houser RHP
Mahle RHP
Roupp RHP
Relief Pitchers (7)
Walker RHP
Bivens RHP
Beck RHP
Butto RHP
Miller LHP
Gage LHP
Brubaker RHP
Catchers (2)
Bailey
Susac
IF (6)
Devers
Arraez
Adames
Chapman
Schmitt
Koss
OF (6)
Lee
Bader
Ramos
Encarnacion
Brennan
Oliva
DFA (or release)
Matos
Fullmer
Kennedy
IL
Hentges LHP
Sanmartin LHP
Birdsong RHP
AAA
McDonald RHP
Whisenhunt LHP
Kilian RHP
Santos RHP
Winn RHP
Seymour RHP
Peguero RHP
Sanchez LHP
Lucchesi LHP
Eldridge
Gilbert
McCray
Rodriguez
Bericoto
Holton
Good roster construction Jim. Ryan Borucki was just signed to a ML contract. Do they go with 3 lefthanded relievers? Gives them options. I've always liked Keaton Winns stuff when he was a starter. I'm hoping to see him sometime this year in the bullpen
DeleteInteresting lineup today, it looks a lot like Opening Day except Oliva replaces Bader who is day-to-day with left hamstring tightnes, and Webb pitched Thursday.
ReplyDeleteLet's hope that Lee, Chapman, and Devers do a little better than today's 3-up, 3-down.
Perhaps Bader will start the season on the 10-day IL and give Matos a little extra time on the roster.
ReplyDeleteTeam signs Ryan Borucki LHP to ML contract. Wow. Must have seen something this spring as he is no great shakes otherwise.
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