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Inbox: How will Eovaldi impact Rays' rotation?

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What kind of impact do you think Nathan Eovaldi will have on the rotation next year?
-- Jeff C., Atlanta

It's tough to say exactly, because the rotation looks stuffed with capable starters. However, most would be surprised if Alex Cobb is back, and the Rays haven't tipped their hand about whether they plan to trade Chris Archer or Jake Odorizzi. While Eovaldi did not pitch in a Major League game last season, he said he's healthy and ready to go after Tommy John surgery. He's been a successful Major League pitcher in the past, so I believe there's a good chance we'll see him in the rotation at some juncture of the 2018 season.