The Tampa Bay Rays have always had a strong starting rotation. Whether the rotation has been anchored by David Price and James Shields, Alex Cobb and Matt Moore or Chris Archer and Jake Odorizzi, Rays starting pitching has been the hallmark of their many successful seasons. What does the rotation look like going forward? It’s all positive and let’s take a look at why.
The 2016 rotation will feature Chris Archer, Jake Odorizzi, Matt Moore, Drew Smyly and Erasmus Ramirez. Archer, Odorizzi and Ramirez anchored the staff last year and Moore and Smyly contributed when healthy.