Despite the reluctance of manager Torey Lovullo of the Arizona Diamondbacks to name four of his five starters late in spring training, there appears even more careful judgment about relievers.
Only closer Fernando Rodney and omnibus reliever Andrew Chafin appear to have jobs, at this point, in the bullpen. If Lovullo decides to go with 12 pitchers or 13 pitchers, that will dictate his bench strength.
While Lovullo told Venom Strikes he likes a 25-man roster and is not for adding to that number, he still must deal with the demands of a reliever who will be called upon on consecutive days.