Sorry Rich Hill, it seems as though your role as the Oakland Athletics’ No. 2 starting pitcher in the 2016 rotation may be temporary. As San Francisco Chronicle writer Susan Slusser told 95.7 The Game on Wednesday morning, right-handed pitcher Henderson Alvarez is expected to fill that spot in the rotation once he is healthy. Alvarez landed on the disabled list in April of 2015 and ultimately underwent shoulder surgery that July.
As a result of his injury, the Miami Marlins decided to non-tender Alvarez — a crazy move in my opinion.