At the outset of this winter, I would’ve believed any of a range of outcomes for King Félix for the 2020 season. $1.1 million MLB deal with the Marlins to guarantee 15-30 starts and be a veteran presence? Would’ve loved it. Non-roster invite with a contender like Minnesota or the Mets with a veteran roster but suspect rotation depth? Totally. Hang the cleats up after an unforgettable career knowing he’s a hero in Venezuela, the Pacific Northwest, and respected league-wide? Couldn’t fault him.
A non-roster deal with a team almost incapable of playing all their young rotation options already, however, I did not anticipate.