The core strength of the Tampa Bay Rays has always been starting pitching. Pitchers such as Matt Garza, James Shields and David Price have always kept the Rays in the hunt even when their offense was less than spectacular. However, over the last couple of years injuries and inconsistency have plagued key starters and left the team struggling to reach .500.
Who will be in the 2018 rotation and will the staff return to top form or will it be another year of inconsistency? Let’s take a look at the candidates for the rotation and see what they bring to the table.