Before getting started we need to remember that Mariners pitchers won’t have as much time to get ready for the season in spring training part two, so more arms will be needed.
Some teams might consider going with a six-man rotation to spread out the innings and provide starting pitchers with more rest, while others might load up on bullpen arms that can cover multiple innings.
The delay to start the season could be good news for players coming off of injury which might make certain pitchers available to start the season where if the season started on time they would not have been ready.