Projecting the LA Angels Optimal 2020 Rotation

With the LA Angels expecting Shohei Ohtani to return to the mound in 2020, the shift back to a six-man rotation is expected.

So who will be the six pitchers for the LA Angels? Some of the spots are locked up, but a large amount will be left to free agency and competition from within the organization. However, I think the Angels’ optimal rotation come Opening Day looks like this:

1.) Top Tier Free Agent

2.) Andrew Heaney

3.) Shohei Ohtani

4.) Griffin Canning

5.) Mid-Tier Free Agent

6.) Competition

*Note: Felix Peña is not included due to his torn ACL, but if he is healthy come Opening Day I’d expect him to have the first shot at the sixth spot in the rotation*

In the first spot, we all know who it is…