After a subpar 2016 in the desert, the ace right-hander's velocity is down early during Cactus League action.
Everyone knows spring training statistics largely don't matter. Many veteran hitters are working on swing changes or focusing on changing their approach. Veteran pitchers are trying out new pitches or dedicating more time to getting the ones they don't throw that often to be a little better.
And frankly, some veterans just don't care what happens in the land of palm trees and desert sand.
So when a pitcher gets lit up in a spring start or heads north with an ERA a full run or two higher than their career average, it's generally not a cause for concern.