Running a team with a low payroll has not been an impediment for some organizations to develop starting pitching. Much attention has been given to the Rays, Guardians, and Brewers for their ability to churn out starting pitchers, but less attention has been given to the Marlins and what they’ve been able to do.
The Marlins traded away one of their best starters last off-season - Pablo Lopez - and lost starters Trevor Rogers and Johnny Cueto to injury - and yet they still have the kind of depth the Royals would envy. They have the reigning Cy Young winner in Sandy Alcantara, plus three effective 25-year old arms in Braxton Garrett, Edward Cabrera, and Jesus Luzardo.