Starting Pitchers

Archer is entering his 7th year in the majors (all with the Rays), once again starting their first game of the season, as he has done every year beginning in 2015.

Last season, Archer started 34 games for the Rays, finishing the year with a 10-12 record, 4.07 ERA / 3.40 FIP, while positing the best strikeout and walk percentages of his career. He performed solidly against righties and lefties, the number to watch will how he does his third time through the order.

The Rays will be counting on Archer to pitch deep into games in order for the four man rotation to reach its potential.